Infectious Diseases
ConditionsConditions
Assessment and management of adult infectious disease.
Availability
North South
North West
Statewide
Scope
All THS Regions
Children under the age of 17 should be referred to Paediatrics
Hepatitis B and C should be referred to Gastroenterology
Sexually related conditions including HIV should be referred to Sexual Health Clinic
THS Southern Region Only
Refugees and recently arrived migrants should be referred to RAHAC.
Emergency conditions
Emergency conditions/symptoms include (not an exhaustive list):
- Suspected mengingococcal disease
- Septicaemia
Emergency patients should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.
Referral process
A referral (preferably faxed) is required for all new appointments and must conform to the Referral Standards as outlined on For Clinicians and include relevant available microbiology, serology and imaging investigations.
Referrals are registered by the clinic to who they are referred and are triaged according to the specific clinic guidelines.
Asplenic patients - vaccine access: Please refer to this page for referral process and 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 and the referral must be faxed.
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
Next available appointment
Referral template
For use by health professionals only
Additional information
- GP Referral and Prescription Form for Vaccines for Asplenic Patients - please see flow chart for address and fax details.