Services

Urology Clinics

Patients will be triaged according to their presenting problem and where possible, offered an appointment in a clinic location closest to their home address (subject to appointment availability and waiting times).

Criteria for Referral

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 info@healthpathwaysmelbourne.org.au. 

For the conditions listed below, referrals should meet the Statewide Referral Criteria for Specialist Clinics:

• Haematuria

• Lower urinary tract symptoms
• Prostate cancer (suspected or confirmed)
• Recurrent, uncomplicated urinary tract infection
• Renal mass
• Renal tract stones or renal colic
• Scrotal abnormalities

• Urinary incontinence

For all other Urology conditions, please continue to refer as per clinical assessment and need.

Making a Referral

For referral information, including how to refer electronically, see Specialist (Outpatients) Clinics.

Referral Concerns

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