This page was last reviewed 04-08-19
Services
- There is the facility to refer for ‘ADVICE ONLY’ for respiratory issues
- There are dedicated ‘advice/virtual’ clinics at RIE, St John’s and WGH
- At the RIE there is an email inbox that is looked at every day for quick response to respiratory queries
Who to refer:
Patients where the GP thinks the patient does not necessarily need to be seen in person, but would like advice on management or further investigations
Who not to refer:
Patients that require to be seen in person in respiratory clinic
How to refer:
- Use SCI and mark ‘advice only’ for RIE, St John’s or WGH
- Email RIE.Respiratoryoncall@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk for quick responses to respiratory queries
