System for follow up of tests and results
Criterion 1.5.4
Our practice has a system for the follow up and review of tests and results.
Indicators
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| A |
Our patient health records contain evidence that pathology results, imaging reports, investigation reports and clinical correspondence received by our practice have been:
Reviewed by a GP
Initialled, and
Where appropriate, acted upon in a timely manner (health records review). |
| B |
Our GP(s) and staff can describe the system by which pathology results, imaging reports, investigation reports, and clinical correspondence received by our practice are:
Reviewed
Signed or initialled (or the electronic equivalent)
Acted on in a timely manner, and
Incorporated into the patient health record (interview). |
| C |
Our practice has a written policy describing the review and management of pathology results, imaging reports, investigation reports and clinical correspondence received by our practice (document review). |
| D |
Our GP(s) and staff can describe how patients are advised of the process for the follow up of results (interview). |
| E |
Our GP(s) and staff can describe the procedure for follow up and recall of patients with clinically significant tests and results (interview). |
| F |
Our practice has a system to recall patients with clinically significant tests and results (document review). |
| G |
Our practice has a written policy to follow up and recall patients with clinically significant tests and results (document review). |
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