There currently short waiting times for outpatient assessment and subsequent management of surgical procedures.
This includes: Hernias; Gallbladder surgery; Lipomas, sebaceous cysts and skin lesions; Carpal tunnel decompression; Ingrown toenails; and Thyroid surgery.
Please provide a comprehensive medical referral, including clinical information and results of appropriate investigations.
The General Surgery Referral & Management Guidelines are available at the Alfred Health ‘For GPs’ website: www.alfred.org.au .
