Acute Endocrinology Services are designed to promote the timely and efficient review of priority cases and to streamline patient flow in the endocrine service.
Two service models are offered:
1. Acute Care
For patients who require a follow-up after an initial endocrine review either following an inpatient admission or as an urgent initial outpatient review.
Due to clinical need one further follow-up may be offered in the Acute Care clinic but for the majority of patient’s, allocation to the suitable sub speciality Endocrine clinic is recommended and preferred.
2. Fast Track
For patients identified on intake as priority 1 (< 30 days) or 2 (30-60 days).
Patients are seen at least initially for a detailed medical assessment of an urgent endocrine issue and where indicated a maximum of 1 medical follow up before discharge, on-referral or allocation to a regular Endocrinology sub speciality clinic.
One slot in these clinics will be kept open for emergencies until the last working day before the next clinic date.