title: Referral letters--how to improve them.
abstract: It is essential that referral letters and replies, which provide a crucial link between general practitioners and specialists, are of the highest possible standard. Referral letters need to contain both administrative data and clinical details. Protocols for letters are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Zakrzewska
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D015709:Correspondence as Topic; D003792:Dental Records / Q000592:standards*; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000592:standards*