Structured handover from midwife to GP after birth — birth summary, maternal recovery, baby summary, and exactly what you need the GP to do. Fill it in, generate, then print, copy or share.
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📋 What this is: A structured letter-drafting tool following standard clinical-handover structure (situation, background, assessment, recommendation). It doesn't decide urgency or clinical content for you — you choose the urgency and write the clinical detail, this just organises it clearly for the receiving GP.
This tool doesn't replace an emergency phone call. If this is genuinely urgent, contact the GP/practice directly (or emergency services) — use this letter as follow-up documentation, not as the primary way you escalate.
All details stay on your device only — nothing is sent anywhere.
Send via secure messaging (Argus, Medical-Objects, ReferralNet), encrypted email, or hand to the patient to give to their GP. Always review before sending — this is a draft, not a finished referral.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool decide how urgent the referral is?
No. You choose the urgency tier based on your own clinical judgement. The tool just formats it clearly at the top of the letter so the GP sees it immediately. For anything genuinely urgent, phone the practice directly (or emergency services) — don't rely on a written referral alone to communicate urgency.
How should I send this to the GP?
Whatever secure channel your service normally uses for clinical handover — secure messaging (Argus, Medical-Objects, ReferralNet), an encrypted email channel with the practice, fax, or handing a printed copy to the patient with their consent to give to their GP. Standard unencrypted email isn't appropriate for identified clinical information.
Can I use this alongside the Postpartum Risk Screening Checklist?
Yes — that's the intended workflow. Use the Postpartum Risk Screening Checklist to work through your assessment and flag anything of concern, then bring the relevant details across into this referral tool to draft the GP letter.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. Nothing you type here is saved or sent anywhere by this tool — it only exists in the page while you're on it. Copy or print your draft before you navigate away, or you'll need to re-enter it.
Information only, not medical advice. This is a letter-drafting tool for midwives referring to a GP. It does not assess urgency, diagnose, or replace clinical judgement or your service's escalation protocols. If this is genuinely urgent, contact the practice or emergency services directly rather than relying on a written referral. If you are a patient reading this — this page is written for clinicians; please speak with your own midwife or GP about your care.