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Useful Management Information
- Consider testing for primary hyperaldosteronism and phaeochromocytoma
- Refer to HealthPathways for assessment and management information if available
- The Heart Foundation Hypertension Guidelines provide additional guidance for patient management
- Atrial fibrillation may impact on a patient’s medical fitness to drive. The Queensland Government’s Transport and Motoring website and Austroads - Assessing Fitness to Drive website has advice about managing driving
Minimum Referral Criteria
Does your patient meet the minimum referral criteria?
Category 1 (appointment within 30 calendar days) |
That persists after trial of oral medication as described by the Heart Foundation Hypertension Guideline |
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Category 2 (appointment within 90 calendar days) |
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Category 3 (appointment within 365 calendar days) |
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Essential Referral Information
- BP (BP measurements on both arms preferable)
- FBC, ELFTs, eGFR, fasting lipids results
- Urinalysis results
- Urinary protein estimation results or albumin creatinine ratio
- CXR report
- ECG
Additional Referral Information
- Details of relevant signs and symptoms
- Details of all treatments offered and efficacy
- Relevant previous medical history and co-morbidities
- Any investigations relevant to co-morbidities
- Stress test report (if available)
- Renal duplex report if renal artery stenosis suspected
- History of smoking, alcohol intake and drug use (including recreational drugs)
Send Referrals To
Smart Referrals
Preferred Method
About Smart Referrals
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Send to: Gold Coast Health Service District
Internal Referrals
Cardiology (E-Blueslips)
Fax
(07) 5687 4497
Post
Booking and Referral Centre
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard
Southport QLD 4215
Enquiries
1300 559 083
Service Availability
Dr Rohan Jayansinghe
Medical Director Cardiology
Facilities
Gold Coast University Hospital
Robina Hospital
If you would like to send a named referral, please address it to the specialist listed above, who will allocate a suitably qualified specialist to see the patient. Alternatively, you can view a full list of our specialists.