Chronic refractory diarrhoea

Chronic refractory diarrhoea — referral criteria for Gastroenterology services.

Full SRC reference

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed chronic refractory diarrhoea with initial primary-care work-up completed

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Chronic refractory diarrhoea lasting more than 4 weeks with refractory symptoms (following an adequate trial of treatment) that affect the person’s activities of daily living

Usually managed in primary care

Laxative dependence