GP Link to Emergency Department

EMERGENCY DIRECT GP LIAISON NURSE SERVICE:

Our Emergency GP Liaison Nurse Service was set up to improve communications and provide a direct link between our Emergency department and GPs, Optometrists & other health care professionals on behalf of patients.
The Emergency Department GP Liaison Nurse (GPLN) provides a central, efficient and timely communication link to G.P.’s and other Primary Providers helping to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

The GPLN can assist with the following

• Support in relation to interpretation of emergency department discharge summaries and follow up care plans.
• Issues regarding receipt of discharge summary.
• Guidance on referral pathways.
• Clinical queries/advice for Ophthalmology/ Ear Nose and Throat

Health care professionals should contact the GP Liaison Nurse if you have concerns regarding a patient you are referring. The GPLN will provide a link to an Emergency Doctor if necessary. As this is a part time position, if you need to speak with an Emergency Department Doctor outside of these hours, please contact 01 6644600 and your call will be transferred appropriately.

Related Documents:
Please note updates to these Information Packs are coming soon
 Ophthalmology Referral Form

 GP Information Pack

 Ophthalmic Services Nationwide

 Chalazion Clinic Referral Document