Guidance for GPs and medical practitioners referring patients to Dr Imogen Patterson.
Referrals are reviewed promptly to support timely patient assessment and treatment planning. Providing relevant clinical information helps ensure consultations are efficient and appropriate investigations can be arranged when needed.
If you are unsure whether a case requires urological assessment, the practice team can assist.
Referrals can be sent via:
Including relevant information helps support clinical review.
For urgent presentations, please contact the practice directly by phone. Situations that may require prioritised review include:
Referrals are reviewed and triaged based on clinical urgency.
The team contacts the patient to arrange a consultation time.
Clinical assessment, review of investigations and diagnostic planning.
Consultation findings and recommendations are communicated to the referring doctor.
Contact the practice to make an enquiry or arrange an appointment.
Referrals are commonly received from GPs, but specialists and other medical practitioners may also refer patients for urological assessment.
A valid GP referral is generally required for Medicare specialist rebate eligibility.
Yes. Urgent cases can be prioritised when the practice is contacted directly by phone.
Yes. Consultation summaries and management recommendations are sent to the referring practitioner to support continuity of care.
Yes. Patients may bring a printed referral if it has not been sent directly to the practice.
