Patient Referral Flashcards
Referrer’s details?
Name of referring dentist (essential)
Address (essential)
Telephone (desirable)
Email address (optional)
What to write about the person and /or department you are referring the patent to?
Name
Address
What patient details to include on referral?
Name
Address
Telephone
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What do about the pts medical practitioner to include on referral form?
Name
Address
Telephone number
MH to include in the referral?
Revelevtn medical
Medications
Allergies
GA adverse reaction
Social history to include in the referral?
Smoking
Drinking
Ability to attend appointments
FH to include in the form?
Familial or genetic contribution
Reason for referral?
Extra oral examination
Intraoral examination
Radiographic examination
Diagnosis or differential diagnosis
Advise or treatment sought
Indicate the urgency of the referral
What to include in the referral - enclosures?
Radiographs
Study models
Photographs
Dentures
Previous records