Consider referral to ENT when the patient presents with any of the following signs or symptoms:
- Hoarseness persisting for more than 3 weeks
- High dysphagia persisting for more than 3 weeks
- Unresolved neck masses for more than 3 weeks
- (** Also refer to Monklands or Hairmyres Hospital for ultrasound and or FNA **)
- Persistent unilateral unexplained throat pain
- Unilateral nasal obstruction particularly when associated with purlent discharge
- Unexplained ear pain particularly with any of the above
Stridor should be referred as an emergency
Consider referral to Maxillofacial when the patient presents with any of the following signs or symptoms:
- Ulceration of oral mucosa persisting for more than 3 weeks
- Oral swellings persisting for more than 3 weeks
- All red or red and white patches of the oral mucosa
- Unexplained tooth mobility not associated with peridontal disease
Consider referral to Ophthalmology when the patient presents with any of the following signs or symptoms
- Orbital masses
Consider referral to General Medicine when the patient presents with any of the following signs or symptoms
- Cranial neuropathies
CCI Guidelines
The CCI Referral Guidelines can be found at ENT Referral Pathways.