A patient consults with their GP

Lymphoedema

Statewide referral criteria

Specialty: Vascular
Age group: Adult

Criteria for referral to public hospital specialist clinic services

Not applicable.

Information to be included in the referral

Not applicable.

Additional comments

The Summary and referral information lists the information that should be included in a referral request.

Referrals should be directed to a multidisciplinary lymphoedema service.

Where appropriate and available, the referral may be directed to an alternative specialist clinic or service.

Referral to a public hospital is not appropriate for

Not applicable.

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Where to get help

Patients
For information about your specific medical condition, care pathway and/or wait times, please contact your GP or health service that you have been referred to.

General Practitioners
If your query relates to a referral for a specialist clinic, please contact the relevant health service directly or refer to their website for guidance.

For all other queries
Email plannedcare@health.vic.gov.au.