Information for Referrers

We welcome all patient referrals, both Brisbane based and regional Queensland as well as northern NSW. 

Referrals are triaged by Dr Morton and patients contacted within 24 hours of receipt of referral (Monday-Thursday). 

Dr Morton is happy to discuss urgent referrals with referring practitioners and arrange prompt review and management.

To discuss urgent referrals or for further information please contact the practice on 07 3214 5300

To refer your patient please either:

  • Send the referral via Medical Objects
    ID: RM4066001FB
  • Email your referral to reception@drmorton.com.au
  • Fax your referral to 07 3054 3162

Recommended pre-consultation investigations

Please find below our areas of expertise and a list of recommended pre-consultation investigations.

 Pelvic mass, suspected ovarian cancer: 

  • CT Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis with IV contrast
  • Ultrasound Pelvis
  • FBC, EUC, LFT
  • Tumour markers
  • < 40 years
    CA125, HE4/ROMA, CA19.9, CEA, AFP, LDH, hCG
  • ≥ 40 years
    CA125, HE4/ROMA, CA19.9, CEA

Postmenopausal bleeding + abnormal pre-menopausal bleeding:

  • USS Pelvis
  • Co-Test Cervix
  • FBC, EUC, LFT, Iron Studies

Endometrial cancer: 

If diagnosed on biopsy:

  • Histology report
  • CT Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis with IV contrast
  • FBC, EUC, LFT, CA 125

If suspected based on symptoms

  • Ultrasound pelvis

Cervical cancer:

If diagnosed by biopsy:

  • Histology Report
  • PET-CT (FDG)
  • MRI pelvis (cervical cancer staging protocol)
  • FBC, EUC, LFT

If suspected on examination 

  • Co-test Cervix

Colposcopy and treatment of abnormal cervical screening tests/abnormal appearing cervix

  • Cervical screening test (CST) or HPV result

Vulva cancer or pre-cancer (suspected or confirmed)

  • Histology report (if already diagnosed by biopsy)