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Early pregnancy complications
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Early pregnancy complications.
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Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Confirmed non-viable pregnancy
- Incomplete miscarriage requiring management
- Stable ectopic pregnancy
- Pregnancy of unknown location
- Pregnancy of uncertain viability
- Suspected stable molar pregnancy
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - No category 2 criteria
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - No category 3 criteria
Essential referral information
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Last Normal Menstrual Period (LNMP)
- Estimated due date
- Past obstetric History including gravida and parity
- Weight and BMI
- Blood group and antibodies
- Full Blood Count
- Beta hCG result (consider serial Beta hCG)
- Psychosocial risk Factors (eg. Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Substance Use) if relevant
- All available ultrasound reports related to this pregnancy
Out of scope / wrong door
The following conditions are out of scope for this service:
- Pregnant woman over 16 weeks gestation
- High-risk first trimester referrals
- Routine Antenatal Care
Parent service: Early Pregnancy Assessment and Management Service (EPAMS)
Send outpatient referrals to
- Smart Referrals preferred (Best Practice or Medical Director)
- Medical Objects GQ42150009Z (lookup qh → QHEALTH, GOLD COAST HEALTH OUTPATIENT)
- HealthLink EDI Qldgchsd
- Fax (07) 5687 4497 — Booking and Referral Centre
- Post: Booking and Referral Centre, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport QLD 4215
- Clinic enquiries 1300 559 083
How to refer — full order
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