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Find out more about the services and clinics offered at Freeman Hospital and elsewhere within the Newcastle Hospitals
Click here to see treatments availableEar Nose & Throat Service (ENT)
Voice Disorders (Adults & Children > 7 years)
Service Referral Criteria
Conditions Treated
- Hoarseness and related Throat Symptoms
- Suspected Vocal Cord Palsy
- History of Vocal Abuse
Procedures Performed
- Assessment
- Speech Therapy
- Blood Tests
- Imaging
- Stroboscopy
- Videolaryngoscopy
- Electroglotography
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Removal of Vocal Cord Nodules / Cysts / Polyps
Exclusions
- Adult Patients with High Cancer Risk (eg heavy smoker and or alcohol drinker)
- Chronic Throat and Ear Pain
- Palpable Suspicious Neck Nodes
- Weight Loss
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
