Useful information about working in Respiratory Medicine
Who to call
For all referrals and advice - between 0800-1700h Mon – Friday (Respiratory SMO)
Respiratory on-call Registrar between 1700-2200h Mon – Friday, weekends, Public Holidays; from 2200-0800h Medical Specialties Registrar
General information to have when calling the Registrar
Reason for referral (what is the question?)
Patient name, age and NHI
Clinical summary
Arterial blood gas results
CXR (and CT) findings
Spirometry/lung function, including previous results (if available)