Audit of referral letters from general practitioners to learning disabilities clinics

Aims and Method: We undertook an audit of the quality of referral letters from GPs to the Learning Disabilities service in Hillingdon, UK and how they were processed through the service. All GP referrals over a one year period were looked at. Results: GP letters showed some important deficiencies in providing clinically relevant information to the LD service. Referrals were processed according to pre-set standards. Clinical Implications: There is scope for increased GP education about providing appropriate referral information to the LD team.