Information for referring doctors

To avoid delays, please send referrals to Dr Mathew Wallis.

• Mail: Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service, Royal Hobart Hospital, GPO Box 1061 Hobart TAS 7001
• Fax: 03 6173 0328
• Email: [email protected]

Please include on the referral:

• Patient's name
• Address
• Telephone number/s
• Date of birth
• Relevant test results
• Reason for the referral
• Relevant family history information
• Parent details (for paediatric patients)

Information regarding familial cancer referrals

• The eviQ referral guidelines are designed to help you decide which patients to refer to the Genetics Clinic.
• We receive a large number of referrals for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer but many patients are uncertain about their eligibility for genetic testing and the process.  
  • Please note that we determine eligibility for publicly funded genetic testing according to eviQ criteria, and a Medicare rebate applies to women diagnosed with either breast or ovarian cancer in whom the likelihood of finding a BRCA1/2 mutation is determined to be at least 10%.

If you are unsure about whether to refer a patient or not:

• speak to one of our genetic counsellors on 03 6166 8296.