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Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Foot and ankle conditions associated with diabetic foot disease.
Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Acute ulceration or skin assessed as being at risk of ulceration - Any fracture of the foot or ankle - Acute redness, swelling or warmth with or without history of trauma with intact skin - Radiological findings consistent with Charcot Foot - Osteomyelitis
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Condition causing pain and/or dysfunction interfering with employment not amenable to attempts at non-operative management - Concern regarding skin integrity due to foot deformity - Nail related pathology causing infection or ulceration
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - Persistent pain and/or dysfunction interfering with activities of daily living or recreational pursuits not amenable to attempts at non-operative management - Nail pathology not associated with infection or ulceration
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- History including pain assessment, impact on function including employment if applicable - History of ulceration - History of injury or trauma - Neurovascular examination findings - Plain X-ray, preferably weight bearing if able - MRI/CT not required but negates other imaging if obtained - Recent HbA1C
The following conditions are out of scope for this service: - Aesthetic or cosmetic surgery - Disability assessment (refer to HealthPathways) - Referrals for assessment prior to application for the Australian Defence Force or Queensland Police Service
Parent service: Orthopaedics
Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au