Renal Dialysis

Required information

In order for us to be able to accept your patient for review and treatment, referring GP’s/Medical Specialists are required to provide the following detail in your referral.

Essential information

• full name
• address and phone numbers
• date of birth
• indigenous status
• referring specialist and general practitioner details
• health insurance details
• preferred language and interpreter requirements
• Medicare eligibility & number
• healthcare concession card
• mobility needs
• advanced care plan
• medical power of attorney.

Clinical information

• dialysis consent form
• current medication list
• referral letter from treating nephrologist
• dialysis prescription
• recent blood results including virology and microbiology
• vaccination history
• copy of last clinic letter
• transplant status.

Investigations and results

• results of any previous investigations.