Create a referral

A referral sends a patient to another department or provider, with the relevant history. The consultant's reply is recorded on the same record.

Refer a patient

1. 1Open the encounter and select Referral, or open Documents → Referrals and select New.
2. 2Set the Priority. Choose the Referred To Department (it must belong to the encounter's facility) and, if outside, enter the Referred To Provider.
3. 3Enter the Reason for the referral, the Relevant History and Relevant Medications.
4. 4Link a Follow Up Appointment if one is booked, and attach any document.
5. 5Select Send, then Print if the patient takes a copy.
6. 6When the consultant replies, enter the Consultant Reply Text and select Record Reply.

Referral states

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