Oral Health Specialist Referral

Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.

Doc No.: PD2010_027

Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Dental/Oral
Clinical/ Patient Services - Medical Treatment

Summary
This policy aims to improve referral pathways from public and private medical and dental practitioners to public specialist oral health services by establishing clear and consistent patient flow pathways for eligible NSW residents who require specialist oral health services.

Date of Publication: 18 May 2010

Replaces:

Orthodontic Care in Public Dental Clinics [PD2005_101]

Author Branch: Centre for Oral Health Strategy

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Public Health System Support Division, Community Health Centres, Dental Schools and Clinics, Public Hospitals

Audience: Clinical staff of oral health and medical services

Distributed to: Public Health System, Divisions of General Practice, NSW Ambulance Service , Ministry of Health

Review Date: 18 May 2015

Policy Manual: Patient Matters

Status: Rescinded
Rescinded By: PD2011_071

File link: Oral Health Specialist Referral
File size: 656Kb