When public outpatient services are not routinely provided

  • Curly toes and child aged < 3 years.
  • Other structural abnormalities (for example webbing).

Criteria to access public outpatient services

CategoryCriteria
Category 3
Recommended to be seen within 365 calendar days.

Curly toes and any of the following:

  • child aged ≥ 3 years
  • calluses
  • pain
  • footwear problems (for example blisters or pressure areas develop as the result of wearing shoes).

Information to include within a referral

Required

  • Reason for referral.
  • Details of the presenting condition.
  • Provisional diagnosis.
  • Patient health summary (such as relevant medical history, relevant investigations, current medications and dosages, immunisations, allergies and/or adverse reactions), including specifically family history of curly toes.

If available

  • If the patient identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
  • If the patient is considered 'at risk' or among a vulnerable, disadvantaged or priority population.
  • If the patient is suitable for virtual care or telehealth.
  • If the patient has special needs or requires reasonable adjustments to be made.
  • If the patient requires an interpreter (if so, list preferred language).

Important information for referring health professionals

If there is a change to a patient’s condition while waiting for their appointment, referring health professionals may further investigate and manage the situation, or send an updated referral to the outpatient service. Where there are significant concerns about a patient's condition, referring health professionals may check HealthPathways for urgent/same day advice or contact the relevant clinical team.


 

Current as at: Thursday 14 November 2024
Contact page owner: System Purchasing