Suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease

Suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease — referral criteria for Respiratory services.

Eligibility

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

Clinically suspected or confirmed suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease with — severe breathlessness

Suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease with — worsening hypoxaemia

Suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease with — new arrhythmia or chest pain

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease that requires further advice on, or review of, the current management plan, or management of treatment related adverse effects (e.g. dyspnoea associated with chest pain or palpitations, stridor, significant…

Confirmation of suspected diagnosis and advice on management plan