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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

HealthPathways

Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au

goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org

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