Motor weakness or paraesthesia

Motor weakness or paraesthesia — referral criteria for Neurology services.

Eligibility

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

Clinically suspected or confirmed motor weakness or paraesthesia with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Rapidly progressive neurological symptoms leading to weakness or imbalance

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Focal neuropathy or plexopathy of unclear cause

Suspected peripheral neuropathy

Persistent, unexplained sensory symptoms

Suspected or confirmed multiple sclerosis

Suspected or confirmed motor neurone disease