Bayside Referral Assist

Eligibility

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

Clinically suspected or confirmed gallbladder stones and polyps with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Suspected acute cholecystitis

Suspected acute cholangitis

Suspected obstructive jaundice

Suspected pancreatitis

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Symptomatic gallstones

Asymptomatic gallstones greater than or equal to 2 centimetres

Recurrent biliary colic

Gallbladder polyp greater than or equal to 7 millimetres

Any polyp with focal wall thickening adjacent to the polyp

Gallbladder stones and polyps