5. Continuity of Care


		Corresponding GPDocs pages
5.1	The practice effectively manages internal and external clinical correspondence. Evidence A documented clinical correspondence and investigations policy and procedure, covering how to manage and track: laboratory results imaging reports significant investigations clinical correspondence urgent referrals.	Notifying Patients of Results Results and Clinical Correspondence Results Management Procedure Urgent Tests Referrals
5.2	The practice has a process for the safe and effective transfer of clinical responsibility when transferring patients to clinicians within the practice (e.g. to and from a locum) or to providers and services outside the practice. Evidence A documented process for the transfer of patient clinical responsibility.	Care Plans Referrals Transferring Patient Records
5.3	The practice ensures patients with end-of-life care needs can always access their primary care provider or another informed clinician. Evidence A description of how the practice plans and delivers end-of-life care access.	End-of-Life Care

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