How to refer a patient to a specialist
General practitioners may refer a patient to any accredited Mater Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) via a referral. The referral must include relevant clinical information about the patient's condition for investigation, opinion, treatment and management.
Elective admissions
Elective admissions are arranged through an accredited VMO at Mater. Typically, a GP would refer a patient for consultation to a private specialist. From there, elective admissions are arranged if deemed necessary by the VMO.
Emergency referrals
Mater Private Emergency Care Centre's are located across Queensland at South Brisbane, Townsville, Rockhampton and Mackay. Patients can self-present or be referred by GP or ambulance to the Emergency Care Centre. Click the button below to find and Mater Private Emergency Care Centre and view details.
GP and QAS priority hotline (Mater Private Emergency Care Centre Brisbane)
GPs and the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) requiring immediate advice and assistance for patients, can telephone MPECC and speak directly with a senior doctor via a dedicated hotline on 07 3163 1030. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Private service and clinic referrals
GPs and specialists can refer patients directly to select private services and clinics below.
South East Queensland private referral information
Private referral information for services and clinics in South East Queensland facilities including Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Redland.
Central Queensland private referral information
Private referral information for services and clinics in Central Queensland facilities including Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg, Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton and Mater Private Hospital Mackay.
North Queensland referral information
Private referral information for services and clinics at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.
