A patient consults with their GP

Tinnitus

Statewide referral criteria

Specialty: ENT
Age group: Adult

Criteria for referral to public hospital specialist clinic services

  • Recent onset of unilateral tinnitus
  • Pulsatile tinnitus present for more than 6 months

Information to be included in the referral

Information that must be provided:

  • Results of diagnostic audiology assessment.

Provide if available:

Not applicable.

Additional comments

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

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

  • Patients with a normal audiogram.

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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.