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    This document outlines the policy and procedure for referring patients to other departments or specialties at Tata Motors Hospital. It states that the primary consultant must discuss the need for referral with the patient or next of kin and obtain consent. It provides details on internal referrals within the hospital, including documenting the referral in the treatment sheet and ensuring referrals are seen based on urgency level. The goal is to assist patients in accessing required medical services from specialists when needed.

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    This document outlines the policy and procedure for referring patients to other departments or specialties at Tata Motors Hospital. It states that the primary consultant must discuss the need for referral with the patient or next of kin and obtain consent. It provides details on internal referrals within the hospital, including documenting the referral in the treatment sheet and ensuring referrals are seen based on urgency level. The goal is to assist patients in accessing required medical services from specialists when needed.

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    This document outlines the policy and procedure for referring patients to other departments or specialties at Tata Motors Hospital. It states that the primary consultant must discuss the need for referral with the patient or next of kin and obtain consent. It provides details on internal referrals within the hospital, including documenting the referral in the treatment sheet and ensuring referrals are seen based on urgency level. The goal is to assist patients in accessing required medical services from specialists when needed.

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    This document outlines the policy and procedure for referring patients to other departments or specialties at Tata Motors Hospital. It states that the primary consultant must discuss the need for referral with the patient or next of kin and obtain consent. It provides details on internal referrals within the hospital, including documenting the referral in the treatment sheet and ensuring referrals are seen based on urgency level. The goal is to assist patients in accessing required medical services from specialists when needed.

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    Page 1 of 6

    TATA MOTORS HOSPITAL Chapter Name: AAC

    Policy& Procedure for referral of patients to other Document No.: TMH/AAC/QSP/04


    departments/specialties

    Policy& Procedure for referral of


    patients to other departments/specialties

    Approved By: Medical Director


    Issue No. : 01
    Quality System
    Issued By: Quality Manager Procedure Rev. No. : 00
    Issue Date: Rev. Date: 00
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    TATA MOTORS HOSPITAL Chapter Name: AAC

    Policy& Procedure for referral of patients to other Document No.: TMH/AAC/QSP/04


    departments/specialties

    AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY

    1. Approved By Medical Director

    2. Issued By Quality Manager

    Approved By: Medical Director


    Issue No. : 01
    Quality System
    Issued By: Quality Manager Procedure Rev. No. : 00
    Issue Date: Rev. Date: 00
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    departments/specialties

    AMENDMENT SHEET

    Sl. Page No. Clause No. Date of Amendment Made Reasons Signature of Quality
    Amendment Manager
    No.

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    departments/specialties

    INDEX

    Sl. No. Policy & Procedure Page No.

    1 Policy& Procedure for referral of patients to other 5-6


    departments/specialties

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    departments/specialties

    POLICY & PROCEDURE FOR REFERRAL OF PATIENTS TO OTHER


    DEPARTMENTS/SPECIALTIES:

    1. POLICY:
    The Primary consultant, after consultation shall discuss with the patient and/or his/her next of
    kin about referring the patient to another physician.

    2. PURPOSE:
    To be able to assist patients in availing the required medical services by referring them to
    concerned specialists or departments within or outside the Hospital (when facilities not
    available).

    3. SCOPE:
    All patients who requires internal referral to any department/specialties..

    4. RESPONSIBILITY:
    Primary consultant, Duty RMO, Nurse.

    5. DISTRIBUTION:
    Nursing Administration, Medical administration.

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    TATA MOTORS HOSPITAL Chapter Name: AAC

    Policy& Procedure for referral of patients to other Document No.: TMH/AAC/QSP/04


    departments/specialties

    6. PROCEDURE:

    Referral within the hospital:


    1. Once the primary consultant arrives at a conclusion about the patient requiring another
    physician’s advice, he / she shall discuss and explain the need for referral with the
    patients and / or his/her next of kin.
    2. Subject to patient conceding, he/she is directed to the nurse/GRE for making a new
    appointment and proceeding for necessary consultation.
    3. The concern RMO is also informed by nurse about the referral and the concern RMO
    shall inform the referring doctor.
    4. Primary consultant writes in the treatment sheet for referral and also gives a grade like
    URGENT, ROUTINE.
    5. All the referrals shall be seen within 24 hrs from the referral or on the urgency of the
    referral.

    Approved By: Medical Director


    Issue No. : 01
    Quality System
    Issued By: Quality Manager Procedure Rev. No. : 00
    Issue Date: Rev. Date: 00

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