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RITICAL ANALYSIS OF PSYCHIATRISTS’ OPINION IN GP REFERRAL LETTER
Hellme Najim
; South Essex University Foundation NHS Trust, Basildon University Hospital, Basildon, Essex, UK
Pranveer Singh
; South Essex University Foundation NHS Trust, Basildon University Hospital, Basildon, Essex, UK
Sažetak
Background: Primary and secondary care communication is the cornerstone of patient’s care. Proper dialogue should be
established. The shared care protocol was an attempt to try to fill gaps and build bridges.
Methods: A special form was designed to collect information about psychiatrists’ opinion on GPs’ referral letter to psychiatric
services. It contained 14 items, each item was marked as essential, can be included or irrelevant. This form was sent electronically to
psychiatrists in South Essex University NHS Trust. They are 98 in total. It was inputted on Excel data sheet and was analysed.
Results: 44 psychiatrists responded. All respondents agreed that reason for referral is essential. Concise description of the
condition, risks and current medication were rated as essential in more than 90%. Past medical history, past psychiatric history and
current physical health were essential in 79%.
Discussion: All professionals involved should participate in evaluating and refining communication. Psychiatrists’ opinion in
GPs letters is paramount as they are the recipients and their assessments and future management plan should be geared to address
the GP’s concerns. This is shown clearly by the psychiatrists agreeing that reason for referral should be included in all letters,
followed by what the GP has already done and what risks the patient presents.
Conclusion: Improving communication between health professionals, improves patient’s care, saves time and money, and in
addition prevents duplication of investigation and procedures.
Ključne riječi
primary care; secondary care; communication; referral letters
Hrčak ID:
264583
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Datum izdavanja:
8.9.2015.
Posjeta: 237 *