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Hypertension
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Hypertension.
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Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. All hypertension referrals would be triaged to General Medicine, unless the referral contains specific clinical indicators warranting sub-specialist review. Referrals may be allocated to Kidney Medicine, Cardiology, or Endocrinology where clearly justified by comorbidities, diagnostic complexity, or suspected secondary causes of hypertension. [https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cpc/general-medicine/hypertension-general-medicine]
- If associated significant albuminuria or proteinuria and/or abnormal kidney function
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Suspected or confirmed renal artery stenosis
- Hypertension if associated with CKD Stage 4 or 5
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - If associated with stable CKD
- Hypertension in patients <30 years where a renal cause is suspected (e.g., abnormal urinalysis, proteinuria, haematuria, or reduced eGFR), and blood pressure is controlled on current therapy
Essential referral information
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Medical History & Clinical Background:
- Detailed medical history emphasising any cardiac, kidney, or endocrine concerns.
- History of blood pressure (BP) measurements (preferred both arms), including 24-hour or home measurements if available.
- Current medication list, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and detailing all treatments tried, including efficacy.
- Kidney Investigations:
- Renin and aldosterone levels.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR).
- Urinalysis results.
- Urine midstream M/C/S (microscopy/culture/sensitivity) for infection, morphology, and casts.
urine albumin:creatinine ratio
- Renal artery assessment via kidney duplex report (if stenosis is suspected).
- Imaging & Other Diagnostic Tests:
- Chest X-ray report.
- Laboratory Investigations:
- Full Blood Count (FBC).
- Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests (LFTs).
Out of scope / wrong door
There are currently no out of scope conditions for this service.
Parent service: Nephrology
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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