4.2 Present all relevant information to expert colleagues When presenting cases, consistently include essential information when acting to obtain their involvement while excluding what is extraneous Write referral letters, via dictation or typing, that are concise, accurate and contain all required information to accepted practice standards and appropriate to the audience Provision and coordination of care Consistently discern patients who are appropriate for OAHKS clinic 5.1 Discern patients who are appropriate for advanced 5. Evaluate referrals Consistently discern patients who are not appropriate for OAHKS physiotherapy management in accordance with individual clinic strengths or limitations, any or organisational local organisational requirements of OAHKS patient flows, restrictions on practice, the environment, the patient including triage of referrals, booking of appointments and protocols profile/needs and within defined work roles for patients who fail to attend or are not contactable 5.2 Discern patients who are appropriate for management in a shared-care arrangement in accordance with individual strengths or limitations, any or organisational restrictions on practice, the environment, the patient profile/needs and within defined work roles Ensure relevant health professionals receive an accurate and timely 5.3 Defer patient referrals to relevant health professionals handover when transferring patient care (including other physiotherapists) when limitations of skill Document referral/handover clearly with all necessary information or job role prevent the patient’s needs from being adequately addressed, or when indicated by local triage procedure 5.4 Prioritise referrals based on patient profile/need, organisational procedure or targets, and any local factors 5.5 Communicate action taken on referrals using established organisational processes
When presenting cases, consistently include essential information while excluding what is extraneous Write referral letters, via dictation or typing, that are concise, accurate and contain all required information to accepted practice standards and appropriate to the audience 4.2 Present all relevant information to expert colleagues when acting to obtain their involvement Provision and coordination of care 5. Evaluate referrals 5.1 Discern patients who are appropriate for advanced physiotherapy management in accordance with individual strengths or limitations, any or organisational restrictions on practice, the environment, the patient profile/needs and within defined work roles Consistently discern patients who are appropriate for OAHKS clinic Consistently discern patients who are not appropriate for OAHKS clinic local organisational requirements of OAHKS patient flows, including triage of referrals, booking of appointments and protocols for patients who fail to attend or are not contactable 5.2 Discern patients who are appropriate for management in a shared-care arrangement in accordance with individual strengths or limitations, any or organisational restrictions on practice, the environment, the patient profile/needs and within defined work roles 5.3 Defer patient referrals to relevant health professionals (including other physiotherapists) when limitations of skill or job role prevent the patient’s needs from being adequately addressed, or when indicated by local triage procedure Ensure relevant health professionals receive an accurate and timely handover when transferring patient care Document referral/handover clearly with all necessary information 5.4 Prioritise referrals based on patient profile/need, organisational procedure or targets, and any local factors 5.5 Communicate action taken on referrals using established organisational processes
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