Transfer of clinical responsibility and risk in advice and guidance referrals

  1. Carter Singh, GP partner
  1. Willowbrook Medical Practice, Sutton in Ashfield, UK
  1. drcartersingh{at}gmail.com

One of the key roles of the general practitioner is to stratify risk and manage multiple undifferentiated, covarying, evolving illnesses. The key objective is not always to arrive at a definitive conclusion or diagnosis, but to act as a gateway to further management.

Referral is a major part of both the GP’s role and the patient’s experience. Referrals are an …

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