Referral

 

Referral Process

This is a national public service and referrals are welcomed from medical professionals (i.e. Consultant Paediatrician/Neonatologist, Consultant Neurosurgeons, GPs and Area Medical Officers ) for the following conditions:

  • Craniosynostosis - single suture
  • Craniosynostosis- craniofacial syndromes
  • Torticollis
  • Growth Disorders e.g. congenital micrognathia
  • Facial Clefts
  • Facial Asymmetry
  • Encephaloceles
  • Craniofacial Tumours
  • Craniofacial Trauma

All referrals must be accompanied by photographs failure to do so will result in a delay in triaging /rejection of referral.

PLEASE NOTE: WHEN FORWARDING  REFERRAL & IMAGES   – PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH A PHONE CALL TO ENSURE WE HAVE RECEIVED SAME ,  WE REQUIRE 6 PHOTOS IN TOTAL – IT IS RECOMMEND TO SEND 3 MAILS WITH 2 PHOTOS ON EACH TO AVOID IMAGES BOUNCING.
 

Guide for parents/clinicians when taking photos to support your referral.

Click here to see sample photos (PPT 80MB)

Checklist:

  • Completed Referral Form
  • Send 6  Photographs ( in 3 separate emails)
  • Follow up with a phone call to check we have received.

Please complete our Referral Form and email to craniofacial@cuh.ie , to complete referral attach 6 photographs as per the photo guide above and email separately to craniofacial@cuh.ie  referencing patient name and DOB.

If you require advice regarding referral please contact;

Email: craniofacial@cuh.ie

Craniofacial Clinical Services Coordinator
Tel.: (01) 878 4441 
Mobile: 087 625 6857
Email: craniofacialco-ordinator@cuh.ie

OR

Craniofacial Administrator,
Tel.: 01 878 4883
Email.: craniofacial@cuh.ie