Improved discharge summary format now available
It's now easier to read with pathology and radiology test results available in discharge summaries.
GP Partnerships and Engagement Unit
General Practices are being encouraged to sign up for the Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) formatted discharge summaries.
Benefits of CDA discharge summaries include:
- Pathology & Radiology results
- Easier to read
Mental Health services are planning to send electronic discharge summaries and other correspondence in the future but only in CDA format.
For further information and how to register view this fact sheet: