Consent for Specialist Referrals

This service provides an online assessment and/or telehealth consultation to request a specialist referral. It does not replace your regular GP or an in-person examination when one is needed. A registered Australian doctor will review your information and decide whether a referral is clinically appropriate.

What a specialist referral is for

Specialist referrals are generally used to:

Request assessment and treatment from a medical specialist (e.g., dermatologist, cardiologist, psychiatrist, gastroenterologist)
Provide relevant clinical information to help the specialist understand your condition
Support appropriate investigation and management pathways

Important - referrals are not always issued

A specialist referral may not be issued if:

Your symptoms suggest you need urgent care or immediate in-person assessment
Your information is incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear
The doctor cannot clinically justify a specialist referral based on the details provided
Your condition is more appropriate for management by a GP first (including initial assessment, examination, or tests)

Your responsibilities (please read carefully)

By proceeding, you confirm that:

The information you provide is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge
You will disclose relevant medical history, current medications, allergies, and any recent test results (if available)
You understand the doctor may request more information or recommend a consultation before issuing a referral
You understand that withholding information may affect safety and may result in the doctor being unable to provide a referral

Limitations of online assessments

You understand that:

The doctor is relying on your answers without a physical examination
Some conditions require an in-person examination or investigations before a referral can be safely written
The referral may be based on reported symptoms rather than a confirmed diagnosis
The specialist may still require further information, repeat tests, or a face-to-face review

Referral details and expiry

You understand that:

The doctor will choose the referral type and details (specialty, urgency, and clinical notes) based on clinical judgement
Referrals may be addressed as “Dear Specialist” or to a named specialist/clinic if you provide details
Referrals may have validity periods depending on the specialty and applicable rules, and the specialist ultimately decides acceptance and appointment timing

Safety first - urgent symptoms

If you have severe or worsening symptoms, you must seek urgent medical care immediately:

Call 000 in Australia for emergencies, or attend the nearest Emergency Department.
This includes (but isn’t limited to) chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe weakness, confusion, sudden vision changes, severe dehydration, or any rapidly worsening condition.

What happens next

If the doctor needs more detail, you may be asked to:

Book a short phone/video consult, or
Provide additional information to complete the assessment.

Questions?

Contact info@easyscripts.com.au or call 07 3391 8008.

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