Service Referral Criteria

Conditions Treated

• Tonsillitis (recurrent - not acute episode) > 16 years
• Tonsillitis with systemic disturbance causing significant time off work/school
• 5 episodes each year for 2 years or
• 3 episodes each year for several years

Procedures Performed

• Examination
• Pre-admission Assessment
• Place on Waiting List if Surgical Treatment is indicated

Exclusions

• Patients currently experiencing Acute Tonsillitis
• Patients not meeting the Direct Access Criteria should be referred
• General ENT Services

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