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GP Open Access Service
Newcastle Endoscopy Centre has established an "Open Access" service which enables General Practitioners to refer patients requiring urgent investigation of nominated screening tests DIRECT to Newcastle Endoscopy Centre.


Newcastle Endoscopy Centre (NEC) in Charlestown is the Hunter's only purpose-built, dedicated Endoscopy Facility.

Since the introduction of an Open Access Colonoscopy service in October 2013, demand for the service has grown strongly and the admission criteria has been widened as a result.

Referrals will now be accepted for privately insured (or self-funded) patients who:

  • Have had  positive faecal occult test result
                                           OR
  • Have a family history of colorectal cancer (provided NH & MRC guidelines are met)
                                          AND 
  • Are less than 74 years of age, in good general health and with no significant co-morbitities

General Practitioners are able to refer their suitable patients to NEC for rapid assessment and treatment, thereby avoiding the cost of, and the often extended waiting period for an appointment with a specialist. Online templates of the referral forms are available for practices using "Best Practice" or "Medical Director".


Best Practice Template
File Size: 175 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Medical Director Template
File Size: 173 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Word Doc Open Access Referral
File Size: 159 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

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Charlestown  NSW  2290
Main line: 02 4947 6000
Facsimile: 02 4947 6010
info@newcastleendoscopy.com.au
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