A Basic Health Unit refers a patient to a Rural Health Centre. Which information is most important to include in the referral note?
Correct answer: B. The patient’s diagnosis, treatment and reason for referral
- A. The patient’s address without clinical details
- B. The patient’s diagnosis, treatment and reason for referral
- C. The name of the nearest private pharmacy
- D. The nurse’s personal opinion about the patient
Explanation
A useful referral note communicates the clinical findings, treatment already given and reason for referral. This helps the receiving team continue care safely and prevents important information being lost.
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