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Transfer of files to new GP

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  • 24-08-2013 1:51am
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    jd
    Registered Users Posts: 5,685 ✭✭✭


    The story here is since I've moved to Santry I've been using the same practice in a particular shopping centre. I do not have any sense of continuity of care, it has been a series of locums working for the principal, who sits in the office examining other case files (for insurance companies cherringggg). What is the best way to change doctors making sure case details are transferred efficiently?


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    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,925 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Generally, all that happens with a record transfer is anything they still have on paper is posted over, a summary sheet (allergies, medical history, current drugs etc) is printed from the PMR (if they have computers at all) and any scans on the PMR are printed off. This is pretty standard. Your new GP will get you to sign a form asking for a transfer and usually they'll handle it, otherwise you may have to post or drop it in.

    If you've anything specific/particular you want to transfer you may want to make this clear to the new GP so they can explicitly request it.


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