Specialty: ENT
Age group: Adult
Criteria for referral to public hospital specialist clinic services
- Recent onset of unilateral tinnitus
- Pulsatile tinnitus present for more than 6 months
Information to be included in the referral
Information that must be provided:
- Results of diagnostic audiology assessment.
Provide if available:
Not applicable.
Additional comments
The Summary and referral information lists the information that should be included in a referral request.
Where appropriate and available, the referral may be directed to an alternative specialist clinic or service.
Referral to a public hospital is not appropriate for
- Patients with a normal audiogram.
Reviewed 27 May 2025
Statewide Referral Criteria
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- Chronic pain (Health Independence Program service)
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