| Step |
Action |
Notes |
| Patient sees doctor or nurse. |
Under the relevant current problem enter
the appropriate referral code. |
There is a Read code picking list for
referrals available or use via the
Macro. |
| |
Dictate referral letter in the usual
way. |
The referral template automatically
produces a list of the patient's summary sheet, current
medication and drug sensitivities. Bear this in mind when
dictating your letter. Check that current drugs and
summary page are accurate. |
| Secretary |
Insert letter into referral note under
the appropriate current problem. |
Print letter. Copy of letter is kept on
computer file automatically. |
| Report |
Run monthly report. |
Monthly report to check for patients with referral
code but no attached letter, to check for missed
referrals. |
