Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Skin ulceration secondary to deformity or pressure - Fracture of the ankle or hindfoot (undisplaced) - Midfoot fracture - Forefoot fracture clinician is uncomfortable managing in community
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Foot and ankle pain and/or deformity (non-diabetic) (Fracture Clinic)
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 pain and/or deformity (non-diabetic) (Fracture Clinic).
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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.
- History including pain assessment, impact on function including employment if applicable - Neurovascular examination findings - Plain X-ray, preferably weight bearing if able - MRI not required but negates other imaging if obtained - Analgesic requirements
Out of scope / wrong door
- 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: Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic
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
HealthPathways
Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au