Service Referral Criteria

Conditions Treated

• Benign Thyroid Tumours
• Goitre
• Parathyroid

Procedures Performed

• Blood tests, Xrays
• Thyroid Isotope Scanning
• Radiotherapy
• Radio Iodine Treatment
• Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
• Thyroid Ultrasound
• Fibre-Optic Nasal Laryngoscopy

Exclusions

• Endocrine Disturbance Only
• No one < 16 years
• For Malignant Tumours refer via 2WW Route

Suggested Investigations

• Thyroid Function Test

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