Peninsula Health’s Paediatric Diabetes Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic with paediatric endocrinologists,paediatricians, diabetes educators, dietitians, clinical psychologists and social workers.
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 9125 9846
Categories for appointment
| Clinical Description | Timeframe for appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 Urgent | Highly unstable diabetes | 1-2 weeks |
| Category 2 Routine | 2-3 months | |
| Emergency | – New Type 1 diabetes diagnosis – New Type 2 diabetes diagnosis – Diabetic ketoacidosis or suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (e.g. abdominal pain, dehydration, confusion, nausea and vomiting, raised ketones) – Acute, severe hyperglycaemia – Acute, severe hypoglycaemia. – Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma/ Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state – Diabetes and severe vomiting | Emergency Department |
Eligibility criteria
Refer to Statewide Referral Criteria Guidelines Diabetes.
Patients 2-16 years Patient to reside in Frankston Hospital Catchment area.
Exclusions and alternate referral options
- < 2 years to Monash Health or Royal Children’s Hospital
- 16 years – YADS Clinic Frankston Hospital
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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