Peninsula Health provides assessment and diagnostic for breast symptoms or signs.
Referrals
Referral addressed to named head of unit is preferred. E-referral using the GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is preferred.
For faxed referrals: FAX (03) 9125 9846
Please note: The referral should not be given to the patient to arrange an appointment. No appointments can be made over the phone. Once a referral has been received the patient is notified by mail of the date and time of their appointment.
Categories for Appointment
| Clinical Description | Time frame for Appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 – Urgent | New diagnosis or suspicion of breast cancer. Please contact Dr Tristan Leech, Breast Surgeon, or Gen Surgery 3 Unit Registrar via switchboard on 9784 7777 to discuss urgent cases | 1 – 2 weeks |
| Category 2 – Routine | Imaging/clinical findings suggestive of benign disease, but specialist review desired | 1-3 Months |
| Emergency | Immediately via Emergency Department |
Eligibility Criteria
- Symptomatic breast disease of all types including new lump, distortion, nipple discharge, skin changes, infections, pain
- Known familial breast cancer syndrome
- Patients referred from Breast screen with diagnosis of malignancy
Exclusion Criteria
Asymptomatic patients for screening – refer to Breast Screen Victoria
- Cosmetic/reconstructive surgery – refer to plastic and reconstructive surgeons rooms
Alternative Referral Options
Patients may still be referred to breast surgeons’ private rooms for treatment in public hospital.
Breast Care Nurses
Peninsula Health provides Breast Care Nursing to support, inform, and refer patients and their families throughout the breast cancer journey. Treatment plans are discussed at a fortnightly Breast Multidisciplinary Team meeting and GPs are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call 9784 1689 or mobile 0438 562 879 (service operates every Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Fridays, working hours are 7am to 3.30pm.)
Make a referral
All referrals to this clinic must contain the following information.
Referral: Date of referral, Speciality, Referring practitioner, Provider Number, Referrer’s signature.
Patient Demographic: Full name, Date of birth, Postal address, Contact numbers, Medicare Number, Interpreter required.
Clinical: Reason for referral, Duration of symptoms, Management to date, Past medical history, Current medications, Allergies, Diagnostics as per referral guidelines X-ray results/reports must be within the last 6 months.
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