Current News
January 2012 - Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly Launches Electronic Cancer Referrals
On Friday, 27th January, the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly launched the Electronic Referral Project for Breast, Lung and Prostate Clinics. This project is a joint initiative between Healthlink, the NCCP and the ICGP/GPIT group. Standardised cancer referral forms have been developed and can be sent by GPs from within the accredited practice management systems to a Consultant at one of the 8 designated cancer centres. All referrals are guaranteed a response within 5 working days. The service has already been live for some time with over 4000 referrals sent last year across the three disciplines. The NCCP has set a target of having 20% of all Breast, Prostate and Lung referrals made electronically by the end of 2012.
Reilly hails electronic referral service - The Irish Times, Friday, January 27, 2012
GPs use new electronic patient referral system - RTE News, Friday, January 27, 2012
Electronic GP referrals to cut waiting times - The Irish Times, Saturday, January 28, 2012
Online referral system for cancer cases rolled out - Irish Examiner, Saturday, January 28, 2012
January 2012 - St. James's Discharge Summaries sent online
We are delighted to announce the availability of Discharge Summaries from St. James's Hospital. These reports will be sent to all St. James's GPs who are registered with us and similar to Lab and Radiology reports can be downloaded into your practice management system. We would like to thank our colleagues in St. James's IMS Department plus the group of pilot GPs for their support on this project. If you have any queries please contact us on 01 8825606.
