If any of the following are present or suspected, please refer the patient to the emergency department (via ambulance if necessary) or follow local emergency care protocols or seek emergent medical advice if in a remote region.
Hypertension
Chronic Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
In cases of suspected malignancy, pyrexia of unknown origin or generalised lymphadenopathy, also include:
In cases of myalgia/arthralgia, also include:
In cases of poorly controlled diabetes, also include:
In cases of suspected rheumatological or systemic inflammatory conditions, also include:
In cases of suspected or known cardiorespiratory disease, also include:
In cases of unexplained fatigue of recent onset, also include:
Please note that where appropriate and where available, the referral may be streamed to an associated public allied health and/or nursing service. Access to some specific services may include initial assessment and management by associated public allied health and/or nursing, which may either facilitate or negate the need to see the public medical specialist.
A change in patient circumstance (such as condition deteriorating, or becoming pregnant) may affect the urgency categorisation and should be communicated as soon as possible.
Please indicate in the referral if the patient is unable to access mandatory tests or investigations as they incur a cost or are unavailable locally.