Policy of Internal Referral to General Medicine
Al Masarra Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
20 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 20 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Hospitals & Health Care Facilities, Pharmacy, Drugs & Medicinal Products
Acronyms
AMRH | Al Masarra Hospital |
MOH | Ministry of Health |
MEWS | Modified Early Warning Signs Score |
N/G | Nasogastric |
ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat |
QTc | Corrected QT interval |
OPD | Outpatient Department |
1 - Introduction
Proper patient referral system plays an integral part in the health care services, offering highest possible levels of holistic patient care through a systematic multidisciplinary approach. This guideline covers general policy on referrals to the Department of General Medicine within the hospital, from the outpatient department, in-patient department and emergency department for smooth collaboration and provision of safe treatment plans.