The following template must be downloaded - please do not open the file without following the instructions below:

To install new templates:

1. Open Best Practice and then open Word Processor

2. Templates > Import > locate downloaded template and click Open

3. File > Save As > type in template name, tick “Available to all users” box and click Save

To send a referral:

4. Make sure you're familiar with the latest criteria when referring your patient by using our Refer Your Patient website . You can search the relevant condition to find its Minimum Referral Criteria and Essential Referral Information. You must supply the essential referral information otherwise your referral will be returned.

We recommend adding our Refer Your Patient website  to your Favourites so that it appears as a a shortcut in your browser.

5. Open your patient file and use the new referral template installed following steps 1-5 above.

6. Follow your practice software instructions to send your referral.

Return to A GP's guide to Gold Coast Health referral templates page.