Helen Salisbury: The right to refer
Abstract
The NHS has a longstanding ambition to bring down hospital clinic waiting times, and the cheapest way is by reducing referrals.1 Some referrals are simple, and the patient's problem might be solved by a written exchange between GP and hospital specialist-usually through the advice and guidance (A&G) option on the e-referral system.The GP writes a brief outline of the case, including a succinct clinical question, and a specialist replies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Healthcare Systems and Challenges
Healthcare Systems and Technology
Dental Education
Practice
Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BMJ
- Publisher
- BMJ
- Volume
- 392
- Pages
- s315–s315
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN