Renal transplant
It is unlikely that GPs will refer patients for renal transplant. These patients will be already under the care of a renal physician or other specialist and this referral will be made by the specialist.
Living donor
Occasionally, it may be necessary to refer a friend or relative of a patient with end stage renal failure for consideration as a living donor. It is important to note that this referral cannot be to the potential recipient’s renal specialist.
Renal transplant recipient
If a renal transplant recipient has moved area and needs to be referred to a new specialist the following would be important to include in the referral
- Approximate date of transplant
- Nature of the condition which led to transplantation
- Specialist letters (last 3 letters) from renal specialist
- Any information regarding organ rejection
- Associated co-morbidities (e.g. Diabetes)
- Smoking and alcohol history
- Medication list with allergies or any adverse reactions
- Investigations
- FBC, E/LFTs
- Urine for MSU plus cells, casts and dysmorphic red blood cells
- Random urine protein/creatinine ratio (albumin/creatinine for diabetics)
- Calineurin inhibitor trough level (e.g. Tacrolimus & cyclosporine)
Send referral
Hotline: 1300 364 938
Medical Objects ID: MQ40290004P
HealthLink EDI: qldmnhhs
Mail:
Metro North Central Patient Intake
Aspley Community Centre
776 Zillmere Road
ASPLEY QLD 4034
Fax number:
Metro North Central Patient Intake
1300 364 952
Health pathways
Access to Health Pathways is free for clinicians in Metro North Brisbane.
For login details email:
healthpathways@brisbanenorthphn.org.au
Login to Brisbane North Health Pathways:
brisbanenorth.healthpathwayscommunity.org
Locations
- Redcliffe Hospital
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
- Nundah Community Health Centre
- North Lakes Health Precinct
- Stafford Kidney Health Centre