Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Metro North Health
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Metro North Health
For many genetic conditions it is necessary for our clinicians to physically examine you/your child and a complete assessment cannot be provided by telehealth or telephone. Our clinicians travel to regional centres to provide face-to-face clinics where needed. If you are likely to experience hardship by attending your local centre, please contact our team by [...]
If your appointment is more than 4 weeks away, you will be notified by letter. If your appointment is within 4 weeks, you will be notified by SMS or email. If any of your contact details have changed, please let us know by telephone (07 3646 1686) or email (ghq@health.qld.gov.au).
Yes. Information and family history may change with time, and it is important that we have up-to-date information regarding your family history. It is also important that we clarify your own understanding of your family history.
Not all conditions or health concerns need specialist input from GHQ, and sometimes a referral may contain insufficient information for us to accept it. If your referral is not accepted, your referring doctor will receive a letter providing an explanation. If you have further questions, please contact your referring doctor. You may also choose to [...]
Please contact us by telephone (07 3646 1686) during business hours or email (ghq@health.qld.gov.au). Please ask your GP or obstetrician to arrange an updated referral, highlighting details of your pregnancy.
GHQ is a public health service and sees a large volume of patients. While we would like to see all patients as soon as possible, in most cases a waiting period will apply. GHQ clinicians triage referrals based on clinical urgency and the information provided in the referral. If your health or situation has changed, [...]
Waiting lists vary depending on the number of referrals and the clinic/location. Recommended QLD Health waitlist times are: Category 1 referrals seen within 30 days Category 2 referrals seen within 90 days Category 3 referrals seen within 365 days. While every effort is made to see patients within recommend waitlist times, please note that wait [...]
You and your referring doctor will receive a letter advising that your referral has been received and what triage category has been assigned. This is typically sent by post within a few weeks of your referral being received. If you wish to clarify, or if you have not received this letter after 8 weeks, please [...]
GHQ accepts referrals from GPs or specialists. Please discuss your concerns with your treating doctor. Please note that not all referrals are accepted.
If you have a QLD residential address, a Medicare card, and a valid referral, then your appointment with GHQ will be free. There are no out-of-pocket costs for patients/families in this instance. If genetic testing is offered, in most cases this is paid for by our service or by Medicare.