Eastern Health runs a clinic for the investigation, assessment and management of conditions of the thorax and mediastinum. The clinic works in closely with the Respiratory Medicine. Multidisciplinary meetings are held with Medical and Radiation Oncologists.
More information about our specialised cancer clinics can be found on Cancer Services Department.
Information is available on HealthPathways Melbourne for assistance in managing your patient’s condition. This includes what investigations you need to perform prior to referring to a specialist and what information you need to include in the referral. If you require login access to HealthPathways, contact [email protected]
Referrals to private clinic must have named specialist.
For referral information, including how to refer electronically, see Specialist (Outpatients) Clinics.
If your patient’s condition deteriorates, please send an updated referral via HealthLink SmartForms selecting the Referral Continuation “Amended referral/update previously sent referral” with additional clinical information.
Emergency cases should be sent to the Emergency Department.