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We can only accept doctor-to-doctor referrals made in writing. Referrals can be sent to the Consultant in Infectious Diseases (ID) at the Bone Infection Unit or to a named surgeon at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Regardless of whoever receives the referral, the whole team will be usually be involved.
A strict appointment system operates, and referrals are prioritised on clinical need based on the information supplied by the referring medical practitioner.
Please contact the Bone Infection Unit on 01865 737878 if you wish to refer children under the age of 16 years with bone and joint infection.
Please note that all referrals for each service are reviewed by the relevant clinicians prior to the clinic, and this may result in a patient appointment being re-assigned to any of the consultants for the specialty, or a member of their teams, to ensure that the most appropriate clinical treatment is provided.