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Choose and Book Referral System
All patients requiring a referral to a
secondary care service available on the Choose & Book system can discuss
their options with a GP.
The referral will then be processed by our Reception team, who will send
the patient printed confirmation which includes the UBRN (unique booking
reference number) and password, together with details of how to contact
the appointment line.
A selection of Choose & Book leaflets, posters and guides are available
at the surgery.
Information can also be sought online.
Choose and Book Website
Choose and Book is a new service that
allows you to choose your hospital or clinic and book an appointment
with a specialist. Since summer 2004, Choose and Book has been
introduced across England. From 1 January 2006, when you and your GP
agree that you need to see a specialist, you will be able to choose from
at least four hospitals or clinics. You will also be able to choose the
date and time of your appointment.
The Benefits of Choose and Book
- You can choose from at least four
hospitals.
- You can also choose the date and
time for your appointment.
- You experience greater convenience
and certainty. With the old system, your hospital or clinic chose
the date and time of your appointment. This may not have been
convenient for you. With Choose and Book, the choice is yours.
- There is less chance that
information will get lost in the post because more correspondence
takes place through computers.
For further information you can visit
www.nhs.uk
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