What is 轉介信 in English? Referral letter
The English for 「轉介信」 is referral letter; the Hospital Authority reminds that booking a new appointment at a public specialist outpatient clinic requires a referral letter issued by a locally registered doctor within the last three months.
How is 轉介信 written in English?
「轉介信」 is written in English as referral letter (Hospital Authority Chinese and English press releases, January 2018); the English text says that booking a new appointment at a public specialist outpatient clinic requires referral letters within three months of issue from local registered doctors.
When do I need a referral letter?
To book a new appointment at a Hospital Authority specialist outpatient clinic, you need a referral letter issued by a locally registered doctor within the last three months; one issued by a private doctor is also accepted.
For whether private specialists and insurance need a referral letter, see Do I need a referral letter to see a specialist?; for the booking steps, see How to book a new appointment at a public specialist outpatient clinic, and for the English for 「專科門診」, see 專科門診 in English.
Frequently asked questions
What is 轉介信 in English?
Referral letter.
How long is a referral letter valid?
To book a new appointment at a Hospital Authority specialist outpatient clinic, the referral letter must have been issued by a locally registered doctor within the last three months.