Referring Process for GP/Specialists

There is currently an approximate 6 month waiting list for (non-urgent) appointments.

Please ENSURE ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION is listed and attached to all referrals.

Referrals received from GP/Specialists without relevant information and/or results will be returned to the referring GP/Specialist.

If the referral makes reference to hearing test, scan or blood tests, then these results MUST be included with the referral.

See lists below of IMPORTANT information NEEDED with all referrals:

Required Patient Details on Referrals

• Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Contact Phone Number
• Email (If Possible)

Referrals must also include any OR all of the following that are relevant:

• Scan/X-Ray Reports (Including Imaging company details)
• MRI Reports (Including Imaging company details)
• Pathology Results
• Sleep Study Results
• Audiology Results

Extra informatIon about the patient that is important:

• Are they under the treatment of any Allied Health professionals?
• Are they under the care or waiting to see any specialist for other health concerns?

Emergency/Urgent Appointments

Please ensure the URGENCY is stated within the referral, with all the necessary information required.

EMERGENCIES should always be sent directly to Wollongong Public Hospital Emergency Department.