Central Coast eReferrals
Last updated April 9, 2024
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (the PHN) is pleased to share the Central Coast Local Health Districts (CCLHD) new statewide eReferral solution is now available.
Improve efficiency and data security by sending your patient referrals electronically from your electronic medical record (EMR).
What are eReferrals?
An eReferral is an electronic referral document that can be sent electronically from one healthcare service to another, using secure messaging technology rather than the current process of faxing or posting.
What are the benefits of eReferrals
- Real-time feedback to patient and referrer on the status of the referral
- Timely processing of patient referrals
- Auto population of clinical information into the patient’s referral.
Comparison of referral submission methods
| Function | Fax | eReferral | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure electronic submission | x | x | ✅ |
| In-built templates for referral automation | x | x | ✅ |
| Automatic referral receipt sent | x | x | ✅ |
| Original referral can be updated | x | x | ✅ |
| Integration with HealthPathways | x | x | ✅ |
| Paperless | x | ✅ | ✅ |
For more information, frequently asked questions, system compatibility and to understand what you will need to do please visit Central Coast Health Pathways or the Central Coast Local Health Districts eReferral website.
HealthPathways is NOT designed to be used by patients or general community members and as such a username and password are required to use the site. Clinicians without access can request password details by contacting us.
For Healthlink queries or technical support, please contact the support team:
Phone: 1800 125 036
Email: helpdesk@healthlink.net
