The Victorian Department of Health has developed and published statewide referral criteria for lung nodule condition.

The aim of statewide referral criteria is to improve access to public hospitals in Victoria by providing clear and concise guidance on when a referral for specialist opinion and management is indicated.

Patients can be placed on a specialist clinic wait list when a referring GP provides information that shows the referral meets the statewide specialist referral criteria.

The criteria identify the information that should be included in a referral to assess the referral and direct the patient to the best service available.

This new adult lung nodule criteria sits within respiratory conditions, a suite previously developed and published by the Victorian Department of Health in 2024.