Barnsley DVT Pathway
Referrals are via Rightcare Tel 01226 644575
DVT Referral Route
Patient presents at GP practice with query DVT
GP carries out:
- Comprehensive history
- Comprehensive assessment (including Wells Score_)
- Clinical examination
Refer to Secondary Care
- Referrals through RightCare Barnsley via telephone: 01226 644575
- 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Referrals will be passed to the Medical SDEC
Out of Hours (when RightCare Barnsley closed) refer via A&E and the AMU
Information provided to RightCare when referring:
- Patient background
- Medical history (including recent medical/surgical problems)
- Current risk factors
- Current medication
- Patient mobility
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Clinical support group
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Cardiovascular and Lipids
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