# Refer A Patient

### Overview

Referring a patient involves initiating the process of transferring their care to another healthcare provider or specialist, typically for further evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.

<figure><img src="/files/Oy3A7ACjiexKvpFWOhlJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Refer a Patient</p></figcaption></figure>

### Referring a patient, follow these steps:

1. **Patient Search**: Easily find patient information using their name.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/jfb8NF8sv7fG3GHnhzaM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Patient Search</p></figcaption></figure>
2. **Choosing Specialty:** Select the appropriate treatment category and after that on next stepper, you can provide a reason for the referral.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/OqBeKcd4MrXemXkGP5Uo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose specialty</p></figcaption></figure>
3. **Attachments:** Attach relevant documents to support the referral process.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/QWXkGMLQPVfLF4o9b7oX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add reason and attachment</p></figcaption></figure>
4. **Referral Verification:** Double-check referral details before submission.\ <br>

   <figure><img src="/files/YZ1m9bZgMjuLg8KCCHY4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Referral Verification</p></figcaption></figure>


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