Criteria for referral to public hospital service

• Skin lesion highly suspicious for melanoma or excision biopsy proven melanoma

Information to be included in the referral

• Details of onset, duration, site, size and any recent changes in size of lesion(s)
• Histology results

Additional comments

The Summary and referral information lists the information that should be included in a referral request.

Patients with suspected or proven melanoma should be referred for an immediate plastic surgery assessment, whether arranged through a telephone conversation or written referral.

Where appropriate and available the referral may be directed to an alternative specialist clinic or service.

Referral to a public hospital is not appropriate for

Not applicable