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Post Concussion Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Post Concussion Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Recent discharge from hospital/ED with suspected TBI or concussion who have not had a cognitive assessment undertaken.
- At risk of Post Concussive Syndrome – follow up mTBI
- Acquired brain or traumatic injuries / Neurological disorders / functional decline requiring specialty rehab services with onset (3-6mths prior)
- Assessment for high-risk clients due to new cognitive impairment
- New UL deficit impacting on occupational performance and return to usual activities.
- Assessment required to inform other medical interventions (e.g., procedure, surgery, medications)
- Specialised intervention as part of a time-limited rehabilitation program
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Acquired brain or traumatic injuries / Neurological disorders / functional decline requiring specialty rehab services with onset (<2 year ago), and:
- Follow up or review a gradual decline in functional cognition
- Follow-up or review UL function impacting on occupational performance
- Acute on chronic condition that results in apparent changes to functioning or new deficits
- Post-surgical repeat assessments
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - Acquired brain or traumatic injuries / Neurological disorders / functional decline requiring specialty rehab services with onset (>2 year ago),
- Difficulties in upper limb function post ABI
- Difficulties in occupational performance relating to progression of chronic neurological condition.
Essential referral information
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Clear diagnosis of head injury with relevant details
- Any Scans CT / MRI.
- Any previous medical history or current issues that may impact return to work / school / roles.
- Any prior assessment/s; cognitive; range of motion or weight bearing restrictions and timeframes for these.
- Any previous medical history or current medical issues that may impact on participation in rehabilitation programme.
Out of scope / wrong door
The following conditions are out of scope for this service:
- Clients who meet the criteria for other outpatient and community services and would better meet their goals
- Clients who have orthopaedic, peripheral nerve and traumatic upper limb injuries and who would be eligible for the outpatient hand and upper limb service.
- Clients who are unable to attend clinic based at GCUH and require home or community-based assessment and intervention
- Driving assessment and intervention – this is currently not funded by the public system
Parent service: Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation 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
How to refer — full order
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