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Lung cancer (Respiratory)
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Lung cancer (Respiratory).
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Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Pathologically confirmed lung malignancy
- Radiological features highly consistent with lung cancer
- Large pulmonary nodule or mass
- Presence of significant mediastinal lymphadenopathy
- Lesions associated with invasion of other thoracic structure including chest wall, vertebra, pericardium or mediastinum*
- Lesions associated with airway obstruction and distal atelectasis/pneumonitis*
- Pleural effusion
- Biochemical abnormalities (such as hypercalcaemia or hyponatraemia)
- Previously treated lung cancer with suspected recurrence
* For optimum care, patient should be seen within 2 weeks
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Treated lung cancer requiring ongoing follow up
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - No category 3 critiera
Essential referral information
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Patient knowledge and understanding of results
- Relevant imaging (CXR/CT) (including previous images)
Out of scope / wrong door
The following conditions are out of scope for this service:
- Chest pain without abnormalities on CT chest
- Occupational lung screening
- Direct screening for TB – should be referred to contact and immigration screening (regional Tuberculosis control centre)
- Pleural plaques
Parent service: Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
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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