Example good referral letter

Note that, while chatty informative letters might be more pleasing to the eye, they are not a good use of your time. The sample letter below was generated directly from existing data already contained within the EMR chart, saving you redundant effort.


 

Name: John Hill         Gender: male 

DOB: 12-May-1973     Age: 39

Provider: Dr. S. Mintsioulis

Secondary provider: Dr. J. Festen

Visit

S: Low back pain, onset yesterday. No Red flags. Trucker driver. Daily life functioning affected

O: Physical exam normal.

A: Mechanical Low back pain.

P: referral PT

Please assess and provide treatment for active muscle release and back strengthening exercises.

Sincerely, 

Dr. G. Trial 

 

 

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Exit referral letter

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    Map: John's back again (3)
    Node: 239
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    Reminder

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    Aim to keep total below 200secs

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    Flag to trigger when alert is shown for excess costs.

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