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General practitioner referrals to specialists.

R Prasad1, P Schattner

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Monash University.

Australian Family Physician
|August 1, 1991
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General practitioners refer 6% of patients to specialists, with proceduralists being most common. Referral patterns have remained consistent over 18 years, highlighting the need for further appropriateness studies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • General practitioner (GP) referrals are crucial for accessing specialist care.
  • Understanding referral patterns is essential for efficient healthcare resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze current general practitioner referral patterns in Australia.
  • To compare contemporary referral trends with historical Australian data.
  • To identify the most frequently accessed specialist groups.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted to collect data on general practitioner referrals.
  • Referral rates and specialty distribution were calculated.
  • Current patterns were compared against two previous Australian studies spanning 18 years.

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Main Results:

  • The average referral rate from general practitioners was 6% of all consultations.
  • Proceduralist specialties constituted the four most common referral destinations.
  • Referral patterns demonstrated minimal change over the 18-year study period.

Conclusions:

  • General practitioner referral patterns in Australia have remained largely stable over nearly two decades.
  • The consistency in referral trends underscores the importance of investigating referral appropriateness.
  • Further research is recommended to evaluate the necessity and suitability of current general practitioner referral practices.