How to make a good referral guidance documents
The guidance documents below are intended to support new referrers as a friendly and helpful reminder of points to consider while making a referral. The guidance has been developed after careful consideration of the information and clinical opinion available to the RefHelp Team and approved by the NHS Lothian Interface Group. Whilst it has been produced with significant input from clinicians, it provides general advice and tips only and does not replace any part of a clinician’s responsibility to assess each clinical case on its own merits, when exercising their clinical judgement to refer or not and this includes patient’s choice. This guidance is not intended to be used as a performance management resource.
We hope you find these resources useful. For any issues or queries please contact us at REFHELP@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
