Other rheumatology conditions
(where specialist rheumatology input is sometimes sought)
Fatigue
It is usually appropriate to diagnose and manage cases of tiredness in primary care without involving a specialist. A suggested approach to this is outlined in AFP Jul 2014 – Fatigue – A Rational Approach to Investigation.
Where this is not possible, and in the absence of specialty-specific clinical indicators, referrals would usually be best directed to a General Medical clinic. Please refer to the referral guidelines for these clinics.
Osteoporosis
It is usually appropriate to diagnose and manage cases of osteoporosis in primary care without involving a specialist.
Where this is not possible, referrals would usually be best directed to the Bone Clinic, a subspecialty of the Endocrinology service at RBWH. Please refer to the referral guidelines for these clinics.
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