When completing the NHS e-RS Referral screen in EMIS Web, certain fields must be accurately filled out to ensure a successful referral process. These fields provide essential information about the referral and the patient's requirements. Here are the necessary fields:
- Referral Source: This automatically displays the details of the referring clinician.
- Referral Target: Indicates NHS e-Referral Service as the target.
- Clinical Term: A precise clinical term or Read code must be selected, summarising the reason for referral.
- Referral Date: Defaults to the current date, but can be adjusted if necessary.
- Urgency: The urgency level selected during the initial eRS setup (Routine, Urgent, or 2 Week Rule) is shown here.
- Referral Mode: This is set to Electronic, reflective of the e-Referral process.
- Purpose: Choose the specific purpose of the referral from the dropdown list.
- Reason for Referral: Optionally, provide context or rationale for the referral.
- NHS/Private: Specify if the referral is for NHS services or requires private healthcare.
- Transport: Select the patient's transport needs, if applicable.
- Linked Problems: Connect the referral to existing clinical issues or problems already documented in the care record.
Accurate completion of these fields ensures efficient processing within the NHS e-Referral Service, facilitating the smooth coordination of patient care and management.
Streamlining referrals through the NHS e-RS not only reduces administrative workload but also improves patient care by enabling seamless communication between healthcare providers.
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