Primary to Primary referrals 13 July 2005

Advantages of Primary to Primary referrals?  Enables GP’s and other members of the primary care team to refer to services in primary care  Improves the choice of locally provided services  Encourages the use of GPSI services  May facilitate practice based commissioning

Setting the scene  Busy Monday morning  10 minute appointments  Dr Abbott has 18 patients to see in 2.5 hours

Authentication James Abbott

I think you need to see a specialist. Using the new Choose and Book service, we can book an appointment for you.

Choose and Book icon/button/function key GP System: Patient details page

Advantages of Primary to Primary referrals?  Enables GP’s and other members of the primary care team to refer to services in primary care  Improves the choice of locally provided services  Encourages the use of GPSI services  May facilitate practice based commissioning