Southside Urology · Clinical Referrals
Urology Referrals & Clinical Resources for GPs.
Practical referral pathways for general practitioners and other clinicians managing adult urological conditions.
Southside Urology provides specialist consultations in Springwood, Brisbane, across general urology, kidney stones, uro-oncology, urinary dysfunction and male reproductive conditions.
Use this page to identify the relevant referral pathway, recognise important urgency features and prepare focused clinical information.
A referral does not need to determine the operation. Start with the clinical question.
Referral Information
How to refer a patient.
Send a referral with the clinical question, relevant existing results and any factors affecting urgency.
Southside Urology · Springwood
Referrals are welcomed for appropriate adult urological problems requiring specialist assessment.
Useful information usually includes the principal clinical concern, relevant examination findings, current investigations, previous treatments and significant comorbidities.
If a patient may require time-sensitive outpatient review, clearly state the reason for urgency and telephone the rooms in addition to sending the referral.
Please do not delay referral for suspected malignancy or progressive disease solely to complete non-essential testing.
Secure Clinical Communication
Send patient-identifiable information through an appropriate secure clinical communication channel. Confirm the correct electronic recipient details with reception before sending electronic referrals. Do not enter identifiable patient information in the checklist builder on this page.
Clinical Urgency
Emergency, time-sensitive or planned referral?
Identify patients requiring immediate acute assessment before considering an outpatient referral.
Immediate Acute Assessment
Examples include:
- Suspected infected obstructed kidney or ureter
- Urinary sepsis or severe urinary infection
- Acute testicular pain or suspected torsion
- Acute urinary retention requiring immediate management
- Clot retention or severe urinary bleeding
- Fournier's gangrene or severe genital infection
- Irreducible paraphimosis
- Ischaemic priapism
- Autonomic dysreflexia
- Anuria or acute obstruction threatening renal function
Prompt Specialist Review
Stable patients who may need expedited review include:
- Suspected testicular tumour
- New suspicious bladder mass
- Visible haematuria without acute instability
- Suspicious solid or complex renal lesion
- New concerning prostate cancer findings
- Progressive hydronephrosis in a clinically stable patient
- High-grade bladder cancer pathology
- Other progressive or concerning urological findings
Clearly identify urgency and telephone the practice to discuss arrangements.
Routine Specialist Assessment
Examples may include:
- Stable male lower urinary tract symptoms
- Uncomplicated recurrent urinary infections
- Stable urinary incontinence
- Non-obstructing asymptomatic kidney stones
- Benign scrotal conditions
- Vasectomy assessment
- Stable foreskin disorders
- Longstanding functional bladder symptoms
- Selected male reproductive concerns
Formal Queensland public outpatient triage categories are defined by Queensland Health Clinical Prioritisation Criteria. They are not guaranteed private clinic appointment timeframes. Queensland Health Urology CPC ↗
Condition-Specific Guidance
Common urology referral pathways.
Choose the presenting clinical problem and identify the information most likely to assist assessment. These are prompts, not mandatory investigations for every patient.
Find a Referral Pathway
Search by symptom, diagnosis or common clinical terminology. For example: PSA, haematuria, stones, retention, azoospermia or neurogenic bladder.
Browse all referral pathways.
No Matching Pathway
Try a different term or use the specialist complex referral navigator for an unusual presentation.
Open Complex Referral Navigator ↗Elevated PSA & Suspected Prostate Cancer
Persistent PSA elevation, concerning trends, abnormal prostate examination or suspicious MRI findings.
Referral information checklist
- Current and previous PSA results with dates
- Age and relevant family history
- Urinary symptoms and DRE findings, if available
- Recent infection, retention or instrumentation
- Finasteride or dutasteride use
- Prostate MRI report, if performed
- Relevant comorbidities and anticoagulant use
Selected incidental PSA elevations may warrant repeat measurement. Do not delay referral for strongly concerning findings.
Visible or Persistent Microscopic Haematuria
Assessment of visible blood in the urine or persistent unexplained microscopic haematuria.
Referral information checklist
- Visible or microscopic haematuria and onset
- Urine microscopy and culture results
- Smoking history and occupational exposures
- FBC and creatinine/eGFR, if available
- Existing renal tract ultrasound or CT imaging
- Anticoagulation and other urinary symptoms
- Previous stones, tumours or procedures
Anticoagulation does not exclude urinary tract malignancy. Clot retention or severe ongoing bleeding requires acute assessment.
Renal & Ureteric Calculi
Symptomatic stones, recurrent stone disease, larger stone burden or consideration of intervention.
Referral information checklist
- Stone size, side and anatomical location
- CT KUB or ultrasound findings and available images
- Hydronephrosis or urinary obstruction
- Current pain, fever and clinical stability
- Creatinine/eGFR and urine culture, if available
- Previous stones, procedures, stents or nephrostomy
- Solitary kidney, transplant or other renal risks
Suspected infected obstruction, severe uncontrolled colic, anuria or acute renal deterioration requires acute assessment.
Renal Mass or Complex Kidney Cyst
Suspicious solid renal masses, complex renal cysts or imaging concerning for renal malignancy.
Referral information checklist
- Imaging report and available images
- Lesion size, side, location and solid/cystic features
- Bosniak classification, if reported
- Previous scans and interval change
- Creatinine/eGFR and FBC
- Haematuria, flank pain and systemic symptoms
- Solitary kidney, CKD or relevant malignancy history
Suspicious lesions warrant timely review. Referral should not necessarily wait for completion of advanced staging investigations.
Bladder Tumour & Abnormal Cystoscopy
Suspicious bladder lesions, confirmed urothelial cancer or recurrent bladder cancer.
Referral information checklist
- Cystoscopy findings and reports
- TURBT histopathology, if performed
- Stage, grade and muscularis propria presence
- Existing CT urography or staging imaging
- Previous BCG or intravesical treatment
- Surveillance and recurrence history
- Current bleeding, obstruction or systemic symptoms
New high-grade or muscle-invasive disease should be clearly highlighted for timely assessment.
Male LUTS & Benign Prostate Enlargement
Weak stream, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, recurrent retention or symptoms persisting despite medical treatment.
Referral information checklist
- Symptoms, duration and IPSS, if available
- Alpha-blocker or 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor use
- PSA where clinically appropriate
- MSU and renal function if indicated
- Post-void residual or ultrasound findings
- Retention, catheterisation and recurrent UTI history
- Impact on quality of life and patient priorities
Acute painful retention requires immediate management. Stable catheterised patients can be referred with details of their drainage plan.
Urinary Incontinence & Bladder Dysfunction
Persistent stress urinary leakage, urgency incontinence, mixed symptoms and complex bladder storage or emptying concerns.
Referral information checklist
- Stress, urgency or mixed leakage features
- Frequency, nocturia and pad use
- Bladder diary, if available
- Urine microscopy and culture
- Post-void residual where appropriate
- Previous pelvic surgery, radiotherapy or neurological disease
- Prior medication and pelvic floor treatments
Urodynamics can be valuable in selected complex presentations but is not required before every initial referral.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Repeated symptomatic culture-confirmed infections, recurrent pyelonephritis or concern about a structural cause.
Referral information checklist
- Dates and symptoms of recurrent episodes
- Urine cultures and sensitivities
- Antibiotics and clinical response
- Fever, flank pain or pyelonephritis history
- Residual urine or urinary tract imaging, if available
- Stones, catheters or previous surgery
- Risk factors and preventative treatment already trialled
Systemic infection or suspected infected urinary obstruction requires acute assessment rather than an outpatient referral.
Testicular Lump, Hydrocele & Scrotal Conditions
Testicular lesions, hydroceles, epididymal abnormalities or persistent scrotal symptoms.
Referral information checklist
- Onset, progression and examination findings
- Scrotal ultrasound and Doppler, if available
- Intratesticular versus extratesticular lesion
- AFP, beta-hCG and LDH if malignancy suspected and available
- Pain, fever or trauma history
- Previous testicular surgery or malignancy
- Relevant fertility or hormonal concerns
A suspicious intratesticular mass warrants prompt specialist review. Acute severe testicular pain requires immediate assessment for torsion.
Neurogenic Bladder & Complex Retention
Urinary dysfunction related to neurological conditions, spinal cord injury, catheter difficulties or complex bladder management.
Referral information checklist
- Neurological diagnosis and spinal injury level, where relevant
- Current bladder drainage and catheter regimen
- History or risk of autonomic dysreflexia
- Renal ultrasound and kidney function, if available
- Previous urodynamic findings
- Bladder medication, Botox and infection history
- Catheter difficulties, leakage or recurrent obstruction
Autonomic dysreflexia, acute drainage failure with deterioration, suspected urinary sepsis or threatened renal function requires urgent assessment.
Male Fertility, Penile & Reconstructive Concerns
Abnormal semen analysis, azoospermia, infertility, varicocele, penile curvature, erectile dysfunction or complex reconstruction.
Referral information checklist
- Main reproductive, penile or reconstructive concern
- Semen analyses or relevant hormonal testing
- Previous fertility or sexual medicine treatments
- Testosterone or anabolic androgen exposure
- Previous genital, pelvic or penile surgery
- Relevant imaging, examination or pathology
- Patient priorities, including reproductive plans
More specialised fertility, penile implant, Peyronie's and reconstructive referral tools are available through Dr Crozier's GP referrer hub.
Investigations Should Be Targeted
These checklists describe information that may be helpful when it is already available. They do not require every test to be ordered before referral. Suspected cancer and progressive conditions should not be delayed solely to complete non-essential investigations.
Interactive GP Tool
Quick referral checklist builder.
Select a presenting problem and copy a focused list of relevant referral information into your clinical workflow.
General Urology Referral
A clear clinical question and relevant available information are the most useful starting points.
- Reason for referral and clinical question
- Symptom onset, severity and progression
- Relevant examination findings
- Existing investigations and imaging
- Previous treatment and response
- Medical history, medications and allergies
- Factors that may alter urgency
This tool generates generic clinical prompts. Do not enter patient identifiers into the tool. Complete the actual referral in your clinical software and send it securely.
Clinical Referral Philosophy
Refer the clinical problem, not the presumed operation.
The most useful referral clearly describes why specialist assessment is needed.
A kidney stone referral may require consideration of obstruction, infection and renal function before choosing an operation.
Similarly, a patient with urinary incontinence may need the pattern of leakage and bladder function clarified before a treatment recommendation is appropriate.
A concise referral with the clinical question, important findings and relevant records can be more helpful than a long list of investigations.
Referral Essentials
Four elements of a useful referral.
A focused referral can support triage, preparation for consultation and communication with the patient's wider treating team.
Define the Clinical Question
State the reason for referral, duration and progression of symptoms, and the principal issue requiring assessment.
Attach Relevant Results
Provide useful existing imaging, pathology, blood tests, urine results or previous endoscopic findings.
Summarise Prior Treatment
Include previous medications, operations, implants, catheters, radiotherapy or investigations when relevant.
Explain Clinical Urgency
Highlight concerning findings, progression, deterioration in kidney function, suspected malignancy or other important risk factors.
After the Referral
The referral is reviewed and an appointment pathway determined according to the presenting concern and available clinic arrangements. Relevant investigations may be reviewed at consultation, and further testing or treatment planned as appropriate.
Patients with complex problems, previous surgery, or who are travelling from outside Brisbane may benefit from providing previous operative records or imaging in advance.
Clinician Resources
Further clinical guidance and referral tools.
Access focused clinician pathways, patient information and external referral guidance.
Complex Urology Referral Navigator
For overlapping, previously treated, uncertain or complex urological presentations.
Open Navigator ↗ 02 / MALE FERTILITYGP Male Fertility Referral Builder
Abnormal semen analysis, azoospermia, varicocele, testosterone exposure and fertility after vasectomy.
Open Fertility Builder ↗ 03 / ENDOUROLOGYGP Kidney Stone Referral Guide
Stone size, location, obstruction, infection risk and referral planning.
Open Stone Guide ↗ 04 / ANDROLOGYPenile & Andrology Referral Guide
Erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, penile lesions, implants and reconstructive concerns.
Open Andrology Guide ↗ 05 / QUEENSLAND HEALTHUrology Clinical Prioritisation Criteria
Official guidance for Queensland public outpatient specialist referral categories and emergency criteria.
Open Queensland CPC ↗ 06 / PATIENT EDUCATIONPatient Information & Appointments
Consultation preparation, referrals, common procedures and postoperative information.
View Patient Resources ↗ 07 / PROCEDURESUrological Tests & Treatments
Information on cystoscopy, prostate procedures, bladder treatments, kidney stone surgery and more.
Browse Procedures ↗ 08 / UROLOGICAL ONCOLOGYUrological Cancer Information
Prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancer assessment, management and surveillance.
Explore Cancer Care ↗ 09 / SPECIALIST REFERRALSDr Crozier's GP Referrer Hub
Detailed referral resources for complex male reproductive, penile, reconstructive, neuro-urological and stone conditions.
Open Specialist GP Hub ↗Common GP Questions
Referral questions answered.
What information is required in a urology referral?
Include patient identification and contact details within your secure clinical referral, the main clinical question, relevant history and examination, existing investigations and treatment already trialled. Highlight important clinical urgency features.
Do all investigations need to be completed before referral?
No. The listed investigations are useful prompts rather than universal prerequisites. Do not delay clinically important referral solely to complete non-essential testing.
How should I refer suspected urological cancer?
Clearly identify the suspicious findings and reason for concern, attach existing results and contact the rooms for a time-sensitive outpatient referral. Acutely unwell patients require emergency assessment.
Should an infected obstructed kidney stone be referred urgently?
Suspected infected urinary obstruction is a urological emergency. The patient requires prompt hospital assessment rather than routine outpatient referral.
Is prostate MRI required before referring raised PSA?
Not for every referral. Include previous dated PSA results and MRI if already performed. Further imaging and investigation can be planned according to the specialist assessment.
Are urodynamics needed before a bladder referral?
Not routinely. Urodynamics may be useful in selected complex functional or neuro-urological presentations. The need for testing depends on the clinical question and circumstances.
Can I refer male infertility and complex penile conditions?
Yes. Dr Crozier has subspecialty interests in male reproductive, penile and reconstructive urology. Dedicated GP referral tools are available through the associated specialist website.
Does Southside Urology accept referrals for women?
The practice assesses a range of adult urinary tract problems affecting women and men. For particular complex functional or reconstructive concerns, contact the rooms to confirm the appropriate specialist pathway.
Can patients be referred from regional Queensland or interstate?
Referrals may be made from outside Brisbane. Previous imaging, pathology and operative records can help clarify the consultation pathway before major travel arrangements.
Does the checklist builder send a referral automatically?
No. The builder creates a generic, copyable checklist. It does not collect patient identifiers, send referrals or confirm appointments. The actual referral must be completed and sent through your clinical system.
Are Queensland CPC categories the same as private clinic triage?
No. Queensland Health CPC are official criteria for public specialist outpatient pathways. Private appointment availability and assessment arrangements are determined separately.
Southside Urology · Springwood
Refer a patient for specialist urology assessment.
For referral enquiries or time-sensitive outpatient presentations, contact the Springwood rooms.
Suite 7, 2 Murrajong Road
Springwood QLD 4127
Phone: 07 3106 0379
Fax: 07 3036 6621
Routine referral enquiries are not an emergency service. Use acute hospital pathways when indicated.