HCLP referrals and letter writing

Question 1

when should you refer?

Answer 1

when you dont know what to do
when theres something thats very worrying
when you mess something up
when patient wants another opinion
when guidelines tell you to

Question 2

how can you refer?

Answer 2

electronically by standard form
letter
phone
secure email
combination
dialing 999

Question 3

who can you refer to?

Answer 3

dental hospital
district general hospital
another GDP
private dental specialist
GMP
medical specialist

Question 4

what are key features of a referral letter?

Answer 4

contact details of pt
state if you are looking for advice only or tx
state priority
compact summary of major issues and history
relevant social/ MH
any other concerns

Question 5

when may you want to write to patients?

Answer 5

good part of consent process
useful for complex options
when they wont take your advice
giving good oral health advice