What is a referral?
Some health workers know lots about 1 part of your body.
Your doctor some times tells you to see other health workers.
They will give you a referral.
A referral is a letter.
It tells health workers what your doctor wants to know.
- Why you need to see the health worker
- What the health worker will look at
- How you will pay for it
This is general information. Talk to your doctor for information made for you.