A Referral Letter Criteria
HOW TO WRITE A REFERRAL LETTER Referral letters are a vital, if time-consuming, aspect of a GP’s life. A well-written referral can make all the difference when a patient visits a specialist, and show a level of care and expertise on the part of the referring clinician. Patient Details Essential pieces of information about the patient include : Full name, title and the patient’s preferred name Date of birth Patient sex (sex at birth to help determine how the individual will be treated clinically) Gender (how the patient identifies themselves) Communication preferences (if relevant) – preferred contact method (sign language, letter, phone, etc) and preferred written communication format (e.g. large print, braille). Relevant contacts (e.g. next of kin, main informal carer, emergency conta ct Presenting complaints You should list the health problems and issues experienced by the patient tha...
