FAQS REFERRALS
| Referral Question | LMC Guidance |
|---|---|
| MATS rejecting standard referral as no start back tool | There is no contractual obligation for GPs to complete screening tools prior to referral and there is no commissioning policy attached to this |
| Can we withdraw from exceptional funding/prior approval requests as part of GPCA? | This is a complex area because hospitals have the right, under their contract, to reject referrals if the correct prior approval criteria have not been met. Simultaneously, practices have the right to use a professional referral letter in line with their contract. The LMC has advised continuation of these referrals in the correct format. |
| MATS referral rejected as on standard referral and no start back screening tool done | There is no contractual obligation for a GP to complete knee/hip scores, and there is no commissioning policy around this |
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