Inclusion of essential items for inpatient rheumatology referrals n (%)
| Item | Wythenshawe Hospital (n=105) | Manchester Royal Infirmary (n=105) | Combined (n=210) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of referral | 78 (74) | 95 (90) | 173 (82) |
| Time of referral | 26 (25) | 7 (7) | 33 (16) |
| Name of referrer | 102 (97) | 92 (88) | 194 (92) |
| Referrer’s contact details | 38 (36) | 13 (12) | 51 (24) |
| Patient’s name, hospital number | 104 (99) | 102 (97) | 206 (98) |
| Patient location | 95 (90) | 101 (96) | 196 (93) |
| Past medical history | 62 (59) | 75 (75) | 137 (65) |