Useful Management Information
- An Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening clinic (OPSC) may be present at your local Hospital and Health Service. These children maybe streamed for a first review.
- Consider risk factors and treat or advise accordingly (for example, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, sporting activity)
- If you have a reason to suspect a child in Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, you need to contact Child Safety Services Statement of intent – the prioritisation of health services for children and young people in the child protection service
Minimum Referral Criteria
Category 1 (appointment within 30 calendar days) |
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Category 2 (appointment within 90 calendar days) |
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Category 3 (appointment within 365 calendar days) |
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Essential Referral Information
- Clinical history and examination including key points:
- evolution and duration of symptoms, and associated complaints (onset, progression)
- history of infection, trauma, fracture
- treatment prescribed and efficacy
- current and past medical history and medications
- relevant family history associated to this condition i.e. siblings/parents with same condition
- risk factor for rickets
- Growth parameters (height below 5th percentile)
- Observation of gait
- Weight bearing long leg X-ray if:
- unilateral deformity
- progressive deformity
- lack of spontaneous resolution
- aged over three years old
- Confirmation of OOHC (where appropriate)
If a specific test result cannot be obtained due to access, financial, religious, cultural or consent reasons a clinical override may be requested. This reason must be clearly articulated in the body of the referral.
Additional Referral Information
- Dietary and vitamin intake
Send Referrals To
Smart Referrals
Preferred Method
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Send to: Gold Coast Health Service District
Internal Referrals
Orthopaedics (E-Blueslips)
Orthopaedic Fracture - GCUH
Orthopaedic Fracture - Robina
Fax
Post
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard
Southport QLD 4215
Enquiries
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If you would like to send a named referral, please address it to the specialist listed above, who will allocate a suitably qualified specialist to see the patient. Alternatively, you can view a full list of our specialists.
Child Safety
If you have a reason to suspect a child in Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, contact Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Services . Please consider if mandatory reporting applies.