For Referring Physicians
Coordinate the requested service and timing without sending patient or clinical information through WhatsApp.
Secure Referral Checklist
Prepare the required clinical information for transfer only through an approved secure channel after the channel is confirmed. Do not place it in WhatsApp.
- Keep patient identifiers out of WhatsApp and transfer them only through the confirmed secure channel
- Prepare the clinical indication for the approved secure channel; do not include it in WhatsApp
- Prepare the side or site details for the approved secure channel
- Prepare relevant history and medications for the approved secure channel
- Do not attach reports or images in WhatsApp; use the confirmed secure channel
- Use the referring clinic or department contact for scheduling coordination
Available Examinations
- Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
- Lower-Limb Arterial Duplex
- Venous Duplex for Suspected DVT
- Venous Insufficiency Mapping
Reporting Format
Structured reports document the requested examination, technique, measurements, findings, and impression for clinical review.
Indication
The clinical question supplied through the approved referral channel
Technique
The examination protocol and methods used
Findings
Documented observations and relevant measurements
Impression
A concise summary for clinical correlation
Referral Coordination Template — No Patient Data
Vascular Lab Referral Coordination Requested service category: ☐ Carotid Duplex ☐ Lower-Limb Arterial Duplex ☐ Venous Duplex for Suspected DVT ☐ Venous Insufficiency Mapping ☐ Sclerotherapy Assessment Preferred scheduling window: [DATE/TIME] Referring clinic or department: [CLINIC/DEPARTMENT] Clinic callback number: [CLINIC NUMBER] Privacy notice: Do not include patient identifiers, personal contact details, symptoms, diagnosis, history, medications, report text, images, or other medical information in WhatsApp. Vascular Lab will confirm an approved channel if clinical documents are required.
Do not send patient or clinical information in WhatsApp
Use WhatsApp only to coordinate the service category and timing. Do not include patient identifiers, symptoms, diagnoses, history, medications, reports, images, or other medical information. The clinic will confirm an approved channel if documents are required.