A Descriptive Analysis of GP Referrals to a Model 4 Emergency Department in the West of Ireland
Many GP referrals to this model 4 ED requested imaging or request for a review by a specialty. Documentation within letters was varied. Engaging GPs and highlighting key clinical details could improve documentation and, in turn, improve communication and patient disposition.
Authors
- Déirdre Kelly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9776-4354)
- Enda Hession (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1281-3629)
- Declan M. Larkin
- James Foley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9635-4513)
- Marguerite Fortin
- Safi Ullah
- James Binchy
- Siobhan McGrath
- Nur Farah Binti Hussain
- Daniel Scott
Institutions
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (IE)
- University Hospital Galway (IE)
- COPE Galway (IE)
- Galway Clinic (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-026-04282-6
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Irish Research eLibrary