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Useful Management Information
- In the setting of normal thyroid function, refer to category 1 conditions to general surgery
- For patients with a thyroid nodule and abnormal TFT, refer to endocrinology
- Thyroid nodules may not require further investigation if:
- thyroid function is normal and no local symptoms and likelihood of thyroid cancer is low (nodule <10mm)
- age, comorbidities or other patient characteristics make diagnosis of thyroid cancer irrelevant
- If a nodule is detected on USS, the report should include the TI-RAD score of the nodules and recommended follow-up. If this is not stated in the report, then it is recommended to discuss with reporting radiologist.
Minimum Referral Criteria
Does your patient meet the 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
- Previous imaging or cytology results
- TFTs – free T4, T3 and TSH results
- USS
- CXR
Additional Referral Information
- Thyroid nuclear medicine scan if thyrotoxic with thyroid nodule
- CT neck without contrast if compressive symptoms
- Consider FNAC according to TI-RADS score recommendation
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Send to: Gold Coast Health Service District
Internal Referrals
Diabetes/Endocrinology (E-Blueslips)
Fax
(07) 5687 4497
Post
Booking and Referral Centre
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard
Southport QLD 4215
Enquiries
1300 559 083
Service Availability
Dr Katherine Griffin
Medical Director Diabetes and Endocrinology
Facilities
Gold Coast University Hospital
Robina Hospital
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.