For Referring Doctors
When to refer a patient
Children needing cardiac evaluation:
- Infants/children with murmur
- Antenatally diagnosed cardiac defects like VSDs or vascular rings
- Children suspected to have heart rhythm issues, fainting, near-fainting, family history of heart rhythm issues
- Cardiac screening with family history- e.g. bicuspid aortic valve, cardiomyopathy, mitral valve prolapse, Long QT syndrome
- Cardiac screening with genetic syndromes-e.g. Trisomy 21, Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, Marfan syndrome etc.
- Acquired cardiac issues- e.g., Kawasaki, myo-pericarditis, rheumatic heart disease.
- High risk for pulmonary hypertension- e.g., ex premmies, chronic respiratory issues, post diaphragmatic hernia surgery etc.
- Baseline cardiac evaluation before starting medications- e.g., Beta blockers.
Should you think the child needs to be seen urgently, please communicate with admin (0733458483) advising us of the need for urgent review, in addition to sending the referral letter. The admin team will discuss with Dr Moray and can connect you with him if you wish to communicate with him directly.. Please note that QPFC is only an outpatient clinic facility. If your patient is very unwell and likely to need inpatient care , please refer them to the nearest Emergency Department or call an ambulance based on the child’s clinical circumstances.
Referral Form
Submit a Referral Form Online
Other Options
For medical objects please search Amol Moray and select Amol Moray, Queensland Paediatric and Fetal Cardiology, Sunnybank or Southport.
Note: To be eligible for Medicare rebate on the services offered at this clinic, patients will need a valid referral from a registered medical practitioner and a valid Medicare card at the time of their child’s evaluation.
