Gynaecology

The Department will periodically contact patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment via SMS, with a link to an electronic form.  This is part of routine waitlist auditing to ensure patient details are up to date.  If you receive this SMS, please update your details.

Assessment and management of non-cancer gynaecological conditions in adult women

Availability

North South North West Statewide

Scope

THS Southern Region

RHH does not accept referrals for reversal of tubal sterilisation or vasectomy, In Vitro Fertilisation or cosmetic labial surgery.

For gynaecological cancer see Gynaecologic-Oncology guidelines.

For early pregnancy – complications see Obstetrics.

For pregnancy termination or complications of pregnancy termination see Termination of Pregnancy.

For follow up of abnormal pap smears see Colposcopy Clinic.

Women suitable for outpatient hysteroscopy may be referred directly by their GP without the need for a Gynaecology Clinic appointment  - see referral pathway.

Judgement is required, but in general paediatric conditions should be referred to Paediatric Clinic in the first instance and may be referred to gynaecological joint clinic if needed.

THS Northern Region

LGH does not accept referrals for reversal of tubal sterilisation or vasectomy, In Vitro Fertilisation or cosmetic labial surgery.

For gynaecological cancer see Gynaecologic-Oncology guidelines.

For early pregnancy complications see Obstetrics.

For follow up of abnormal pap smears see Colposcopy Clinic.

Judgement is required, but in general paediatric conditions should be referred to Paediatric Clinic in the first instance and may be referred to gynaecological joint clinic if needed.

THS North West Region

NWRH/MCH does not accept referrals for reversal of tubal sterilisation or vasectomy, In Vitro Fertilisation or cosmetic labial surgery.

For early pregnancy – complications see Obstetrics.

For follow up of abnormal pap smears see Colposcopy Clinic.

Judgement is required, but in general paediatric conditions should be referred to Paediatric Clinic in the first instance and may be referred to gynaecological joint clinic if needed.

Emergency conditions

Direct patients to the Emergency Department if urgent assessment/management is required, e.g. for the following conditions/symptoms (not exclusive):

  • Uncontrolled heavy PV bleeding
  • Haemodynamically unstable patients, including ectopic pregnancy

Referral process

A referral is required for all new appointments and must conform to the Referral Standards as outlined on For Clinicians. Where available (currently THS North and North West), please refer via HealthLink eReferral through your software system (either Best Practice, or Medical Director). For instructions, see Quick Guide: Creating an eReferral.

Specific requirements are detailed in the individual clinic and condition referral guidelines.

Referrals are registered by the clinic to who they are referred and are triaged according to the specific clinic guidelines.

Clinic Appointments – Appointments are based on clinical priority:

Emergency

Proceed to Emergency Department (ED).
LGH ED Reception  – Phone: (03) 6777 6405  Fax: (03) 6777 5201
MCH ED* – Phone: (03) 6478 5120  Fax: (03) 6441 5923
NWRH ED* – Phone: (03) 6493 6351 Fax: (03) 6464 1926
RHH ED Reception – Phone: (03) 6166 6100  Fax: (03) 6173 0489

Advice for medical practitioners can be given by the Medical Officer In Charge (MOIC) - see HealthPathways Tasmania for contact information.
*MCH and NWRH MOICs request GPs call them prior to referring a patient to ensure the patient is being sent appropriately to a safe destination.

Urgent / category 1

Urgent referrals should be accompanied by a phone call to the Consultant/Registrar to organise urgent review.

We will endeavour to see these patients within four weeks, or sooner if clinically indicated.

Semi-urgent / category 2

We will endeavour to see these patients within 12 weeks

Routine / category 3

Will be seen in turn.

Referral template

For use by health professionals only