Paediatric Sleep MedicineOutpatient
Please note: This service currently only accepts referrals from internally referring clinicians. Please refer to the 'Are you referring to the right service' section if you are a GP or external referrer to determine alternate referral pathways.
Urgent Advice
For urgent advice, please contact the registrar through switchboard 1300 744 284 or our GP Only Enquiry Line 5687 0003.
Are you referring to the right service?
- Refer to local guidelines
Conditions
Out of Scope Services
The following conditions are out of scope for this service:
- Children with enuresis as the presenting problem except when obstructive sleep apnoea is suspected – refer to General Paediatrics
- Primary management of mental health disorders – refer to Mental Health or local Paediatrician
- Suspected seizure disorders during sleep – refer to Paediatric Neurology
- Developmental disorders without specific sleep symptoms – refer to developmental or general paediatrics
- Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) unless a specific sleep disorder is suspected
- Infant or toddler settling issues – refer pathways include child health nurse, Ellen Barron Centre or general paediatrics
Out of Catchment
Gold Coast Health is responsible for providing public health services to the people who reside within its boundaries. Special consideration is made for patients requiring tertiary services or for services that are not provided by their local hospital and health service district. If your patient lives outside the Gold Coast Health catchment area and you wish to refer them to one of our services, please indicate relevant medical or social information that will assist with the processing of your referral.
Patient Must Bring
- Medicare card
- Any concession cards (e.g. Pension, Health Care, DVA, PBS Safety Net, ADF, etc.)
- Current medication list
- Reading glasses, hearing and mobility aids
Send Referrals To
Smart Referrals
Preferred Method About Smart Referrals
Secure Web Transfer
Not Available
Internal Referrals
Fax
Post
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard
Southport QLD 4215
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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.