Referral Pathway

Border Headache and Vertigo operates as a referral-based practice with a limited caseload.

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Referrals may be made at any stage of care. The practice is particularly suited to presentations requiring detailed assessment or diagnostic clarification.

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Appropriate Referrals

• Chronic or high-frequency migraine
• Cervicogenic or atypical headache
• Persistent dizziness or vestibular migraine
• Dizziness not resolving with standard vestibular rehabilitation
• Ongoing symptoms following whiplash injury
• Persistent post-concussion symptoms
• Presentations involving overlapping headache, dizziness and neck pain

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Referral Information

To assist with triage and assessment, referrals should include:

• Relevant imaging reports
• Medication history
• Summary of prior treatment undertaken
• Current symptom duration and primary concerns

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Due to demand, a waiting list may apply. Urgent referrals should indicate clinical urgency.

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Referrals

Written referrals may be addressed to:

Ross Hamilton
Border Headache and Vertigo
Level 4, The Gardens Medical Group

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Referrals may be emailed or provided by the patient at the time of booking.