HP010 - REFERRAL REQUESTS

1. This diagram shows classes relevant to REFERRAL REQUESTS.

2. Each GP REFERRAL REQUEST relates to the GENERAL PRACTITIONER and GP PRACTICE from which the referral came.

3. A CONSULTANT REFERRAL REQUEST relates to the CONSULTANT that made the request.

4. OTHER REFERRAL REQUESTS relate to referrals that have NOT been made by either a CONSULTANT or GENERAL PRACTITIONER such as referrals from other CARE PROFESSIONALS. OTHER REFERRAL REQUESTS may be related to the ORGANISATION that made the referral.

5. Each REFERRAL REQUEST is directed to a CONSULTANT or SERVICE POINT. A REFERRAL REQUEST may be classified by a TREATMENT FUNCTION and/or a LOCAL SUB-SPECIALTY.

6. Each REFERRAL REQUEST may be subsequent to an original REFERRAL REQUEST.