Service Referral Criteria

Conditions Treated

• Acute Otitis Media / Glue Ear
• Otitis Externa
• Hearing Loss
• Chronic Ear Discharge
• Snoring
• Tonsilitis
• Epistaxis
• Nasal Congestion
• Voice Problems
• Nasal Deformity
• Congenital Cysts - Head & Neck
• Infections of Head & Neck
• Allergy
• Speech Delay
• Foreign Body - Ear & Nose

Procedures Performed

• Blood tests and Xrays
• Grommet Insertion
• Adenoidectomy
• Tonsillectomy
• Otoscopy
• Pure Tone Audiometry
• Impedence Audiometry
• Ear Dressings / Suction
• Nasal Cautery
• Hearing Aid Provision

Exclusions

• All patients > 16 years

Administrative Requirements

• If your patient requires transport this should be booked by the Practice
• If your patient requires an interpreter then please include comprehensive details with the referral letter
• Please confirm all demographic details of your patient
• Please include any past medical and/or surgical history
• Please state whether your patient has been treated or see for the same condition at this or any other hospital
• Please include a current list of medication your patient is currently taking
• Please ensure any "suggested investigations" are completed prior to referring your patient, and all results are attached with your referral letter