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Occupational Therapy Vascular Clinic · Refer Your Patient
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — All OT Vascular conditions.
Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) - Symptomatic Superficial Venous Thrombosis (SVT) - Venous ulcer healing - High risk of venous ulcer or reoccurrence - Vein procedure requiring compression stockings specifically in GCH facility
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Significantly symptomatic venous disease - Significantly symptomatic post cellulitis - Significantly symptomatic post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) - Vein procedure requiring compression stockings specifically in GCH facility
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - Mildly symptomatic venous disease - Mildly symptomatic post cellulitis - Mildly symptomatic post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) - Vein procedure requiring compression stockings specifically in GCH facility
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Clear diagnosis of venous referral condition with relevant details - Category for vein procedure being completed in GCH facility - Clear wound management plan in place (if wounds present) and suitability for compression stockings - Limb/s requiring assessment for compression garments - Class of compression requested or if seeking advice of therapist - Any previous medical history or current medical issues that may impact compression garment tolerance (eg. Cardiac/kidney/liver function, arterial insufficiency, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, HTN control or skin allergies) - Clearing stating medical clearance being provided for compression garments - Assessment for the presence of pedal pulses noted. Completion of Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) may be requested by treating therapist if needed to support clinical assessment for suitability for compression garments
The following conditions are out of scope for this service: - Non Symptomatic Varicose Veins - This service is a service of last resort for patients eligible for care through DVA, Workcover, NDIS or relevant insurance. Your referral should be sent to these organisations in first instance and only referred to this service if clearly declined from the other organisation - Patients residing outside Gold Coast Health service district - Compression stockings being provided for vein procedures completed outside Gold Coast Health facilities - Primary reason for referral being for wound care
Parent service: Occupational Therapy Vascular Clinic
Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au