Urgent Bite 283 - Referral Communication

When making acute referrals to hospital, there are times when the communication is not as straightforward as you would want.  There are many reasons for this but interpersonal and inter professional relationships are at the core of effective communication.   Check out the paper mentioned. Fattahi H, Seproo FG, Fattahi A, Rostami V, Shokri A. General Practitioners' Perspectives on Barriers to Communication With Specialists in the Referral System: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis. Health Sci Rep. 2025 May 22;8(5):e70785. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70785. PMID: 40415981; PMCID: PMC12098960.       www.rnzcuc.org.nz [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rnzcuc https://twitter.com/rnzcuc   Music licensed from www.premiumbeat.com Full Grip by Score Squad   This podcast is intended to assist in ongoing medical education and peer discussion for qualified health professionals.  Please ensure you work within your scope of practice at all times.  For personal medical advice, always consult your usual doctor