GP Electronic Cancer Referral

award cardElectronic referral for Breast, Prostate and Lung cancer is available free for GPs using the following ICGP accredited software systems:

  • Socrates
  • Complete GP
  • Helix Practice Manager
  • HealthOne

To use this system you will need to register with Healthlink through their website www.healthlink.ie or by phone on 01 8825606.

The NCCP Electronic Cancer Referral Project Board hosted a workshop on “A World without Faxes: Will Healthcare come to a stop” on Wednesday 16th May 2018.

NCCP Policy on Electronic Referrals from Primary Care for Patients with Suspected Cancer

The NCCP recommends that where NCCP Electronic Cancer GP Referral is available, faxed referrals should no longer be accepted at NCCP Cancer Clinics.  Further details are available in the policy National Policy on NCCP GP E-Referrals.

Electronic Cancer Referral In Ireland: The National Cancer Control Programme Approach

Background : The National Cancer Strategy 2006 recognised that information systems should be developed to manage cancer services.  The National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders, has developed electronic cancer referral for breast, prostate, lung cancer and pigmented lesion. See GP Electronic Referral - Background information

Commencement of pilot of attachment of photographs to the NCCP Pigmented Lesion Electronic GP Referral Form

For more information on the commencement of the pilot see Commencement of pilot of attachment of photographs to the NCCP Pigmented Lesion Electronic GP Referral Form

Last updated: 11th May 2021