Optimising the structure of outpatient clinic letters: insights from a survey of general practitioners and hospital doctors

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Internal Medicine Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-29 DOI:10.1111/imj.16460

Thisuri Jayawardena, Cory Lei, Katie McLeod, Aron Chakera

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Abstract

Outpatient letters are an essential communication tool in healthcare. Yet doctors receive little training on letter writing and what details recipients consider important. We surveyed 106 hospital doctors and 63 general practitioners (GPs), identifying differences in each group's preferences; GPs preferred more structured, detailed letters. Opportunities for feedback, formal templates and advanced software systems can improve communication in outpatient clinics.

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优化门诊信件结构：对全科医生和医院医生的调查启示。

门诊信函是医疗保健领域必不可少的沟通工具。然而，医生们很少接受关于书信写作以及收信人认为哪些细节重要的培训。我们对 106 名医院医生和 63 名全科医生（GP）进行了调查，发现了两组医生在偏好上的差异；全科医生更喜欢结构更严谨、内容更详细的信件。反馈机会、正式模板和先进的软件系统可以改善门诊中的沟通。

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来源期刊

Internal Medicine Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

4.80%

发文量

600

审稿时长

3-6 weeks

期刊介绍： The Internal Medicine Journal is the official journal of the Adult Medicine Division of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Its purpose is to publish high-quality internationally competitive peer-reviewed original medical research, both laboratory and clinical, relating to the study and research of human disease. Papers will be considered from all areas of medical practice and science. The Journal also has a major role in continuing medical education and publishes review articles relevant to physician education.