Specialist Referrals

The resource “The Value of a Well-Prepared Referral” outlines the key components and best practices for creating high-quality referrals from family physicians to specialists. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, relevant clinical and social context, defined urgency, and collaborative communication to ensure timely and effective patient care.

The accompanying “Referral Best Practices” infographic distills these recommendations into a quick-reference visual guide, making it easier for physicians to integrate best practices into daily workflows. It highlights systematic referral preparation, organized documentation, and appropriate use of direct communication for urgent cases—serving as a practical tool to support consistency and collegiality in the referral process.