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This service provides care to adult patients with inborn errors of metabolism. A multidisciplinary team of medical specialists, nurses, dieticians and pyschologists work collaboratively to develop individualised plans of care.
How to send a referral
Due to high demand, we DO NOT accept referrals for the following conditions which are considered appropriate for GP care alone:
Essential information (Referral will be declined without this)
Additional referral information (useful for processing the referral)
Other useful information for management (not an exhaustive list)
Categorisation
Available appointments are provided to our patients based on clinical priority. A process of categorisation ensures safety and equity of access.
Category 1 – urgent
Clinically recommended timeframe for initial appointment is 30 days
Category 2 - Priority
Clinically recommended timeframe for initial appointment is 90 days
Category 3 - Routine
Clinically recommended timeframe for initial appointment is 365 days
Sudden and severe metabolic decompensation (hyperammonaemia, metabolic acidosis, myoglobinuria/rhabdomyolysis
Acute admission to an intensive care unit with an inborn error of metabolism
A pregnant woman with a known diagnosis of an inherited metabolic disorder
Regression
A known metabolic disorder for which there is no known treatment
Continuation therapy for an adolescent transitioning through to the adult service
Mater Health offers patients the opportunity to attend bulk billed clinics. To provide your patient with the opportunity to attend a bulk billed clinic, please provide a named referral to one of the specialists listed above.
If you would like to discuss a referral, including clinical criteria, or update the status of a current patient please contact our priority GP phone line on 07 3163 2200
We provide up to date data on how long patients are waiting for their first appointment by specialty here.
These Mater Referral Guidelines have been developed locally by GPs and specialists to support safe and quality referral to publicly funded specialist outpatient services.
Content last reviewed: 13 December 2023
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