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Outpatients
Information about outpatient clinics for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), sexual functioning, and conditions impacting upon sexuality. Diagnosis and management of HIV and Hepatitis C. The service includes a multidisciplinary transgender service incorporating gender affirming medical care.
The Department will periodically contact patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment via SMS, with a link to an electronic form. This is part of routine waitlist auditing to ensure patient details are up to date. If you receive this SMS, please update your details. Outpatient Central Services can be contacted on 1300 522 809.
Emergency care
If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
Scope
The Sexual Health Service provides people with the opportunity to enhance their sexual health and wellbeing, and is staffed by doctors, nurses, psychologists and administrative staff.
Our services relate to:
- sexual health checks
- STIs diagnosis and treatment
- HIV care
- Hepatitis C management and treatment
- care of gender questioning and gender diverse people
- management of vulval discomfort and pain
- brief psychological assessment and treatment
- genital dermatology
- counselling and information around sexuality, sexual function and safe sex
- low-cost vaccinations for Hepatitis B
- safer sex supplies can be purchased
- provides expert advice to clinicians on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), sexual functioning, and conditions impacting upon sexuality and gender.
We are committed to ensuring people are well informed and we offer assistance with many aspects of gender enquiry and transition. We can also refer to other support services if required. We provide information in writing, over the telephone and in person.
Referral process
Clients who self-refer can make an appointment by calling one of the clinics.
Referrals aren't essential, but referral for complex issues is desirable. Please fax to the appropriate clinic. A current list of medications and relevant past history and recent care is helpful including any mental health comorbidities.
A number of appointments may be required and linkage with a General Practitioner (GP) is recommended.
At the time of consultation, test requirements will be identified.
Where available, eReferral via HealthLink smart forms is now the preferred and only secure method of referral to the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Clinic appointments
Routine (Category 3)
Next available appointment.
