All investigation results are to accompany the patient referral when sent to SURGICAL Outpatients Department. Test results should be dated within three (3) months of referral date.
Diagnosis/ Symptomology
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Baseline Investigations
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All referrals
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Gastro oesophageal Reflux
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Duration
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Previous gastroscopy dates/results
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At least 3 months of PPI administered in community
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Unless atypical symptoms such as respiratory (recurrent respiratory infections / asthma exacerbations)
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Unless alarming symptoms i.e. dysphagia, weight loss
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Upper Abdominal Pain
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Hematemesis
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FBC, Coagulation studies, LFT
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Drug history
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PR Bleeding
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Family history
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Previous colonoscopy +/- gastroscopy dates / results
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Iron Deficiency Anaemia
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Complex Varicose Veins
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Thyroid
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Thyroid function
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Thyroid ultrasound scan NOT Isotope Scan
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USS guided Biopsy and results - - required only in presence of dominant or solitary nodule
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Breast
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Ultrasound
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Mammogram if >30 years of age
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FNA
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Hydrocele
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Ultrasound –adults only ( children should be referred to the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital
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Hernia
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BMI
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Previous Surgical History
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Colonoscopy Screening
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Detailed family history
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Age
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Results / date of last colonoscopy
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FOB / iron studies
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Does the patient have a
current GP management
plan/team care
arrangement
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Yes/No
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Please list any allied
Health providers
involved in the patients
care
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Any other information
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