Respiratory service at Royal Free.

The respiratory services at Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital will introduce a clinical assessment service (CAS) from Monday 8 April.

Patients referred into this service will be clinically triaged to determine the next steps for their care.

GPs will be able to refer patients into the respiratory CAS at Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital via e-RS.

The triaging clinician will carry out a clinical assessment during a triage appointment which does not involve the patient.

CAS triage has six possible outcomes:

• new appointment not required – letter of advice to GP and patient
• new appointment not required – appointment already exists
• new appointment not required – refer to another service (GP or RFL team)
• first appointment required
• first appointment required with investigations booked beforehand
• investigations booked with virtual review by consultant.

Following CAS triage, GPs and patients will be informed of the outcome including any clinical advice and guidance provided by the triaging clinician. This letter will be addressed to the GP and posted to them, with a copy sent to the patient.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• 16 years and over

How to Refer