Services

Gynaecology Clinics

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 conditions listed below, refer to the Statewide Referral Criteria for Specialist Clinics:

• Contraception (for reversible contraceptive needs, consider referring to our community partner - Family Planning Victoria)
• Dysplasia / abnormal cervical screening test
• Endometriosis
• Ovarian and other adnexal pathology
• Persistent or unexplained intermenstrual bleeding
• Persistent pelvic pain
• Persistent, heavy menstrual bleeding
• Post-coital bleeding
• Post-menopausal bleeding
• Pregnancy choices

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 with additional clinical information. Emergency cases should be sent to the Emergency Department.

Useful Resources

Colposcopy Information Sheet (PDF, 336KB)

Colposcopy Information Sheet (DOC, 173KB)