The Low Risk Lung Nodule Clinic is a routine follow up clinic for patients with small pulmonary nodules which need observation.
Referrals
The GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is the preferred referral tool.
For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846
Eligibility Criteria
All patients must have had a repeat chest CT scan.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with nodules less than 6mm in size.
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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