Peninsula Health’s Endocrinology Clinic looks after adult patients with problems related to the production of hormones or tumours within hormone secreting glands.
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 9788 1879
Categories for appointment
| Clinical Description | Timeframe for Appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 Urgent | 1-2 weeks | |
| Category 2 Routine | All others | Next available appointment |
| Emergency | – Hyperthyroidism complicated by cardiac, respiratory compromise or other indications of severe illness (fever, vomiting, labile blood pressure, altered mental state) – Neutropenic sepsis in patient taking carbimazole or propylthiouracil – Hyperthyroidism with hypokalaemia or paralysis. – Suspected myxoedema coma (impaired conscious state, hypothermia, bradycardia) with high thyroid stimulating hormone level. – Thyroid mass with difficulty in breathing. | Emergency Department |
Eligibility criteria
Refer to Statewide Referral Criteria for Specialist Clinics.
Exclusion criteria and alternative referral options
- Acutely unwell
- < 18 years of age – Monash Health or Royal Children’s Hospital
- Private services
- Thyroid Mass may also be referred to General Surgery Outpatients
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. For patients over 65 years old please fill in the G8 screening tool and attach to your referral
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