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PCT REFERRAL PANEL – ORTHODONTIC CARE (Over 18’s and Appeals Only) Please complete this form for referral to the appropriate PCT Referral Panel for consideration if, as a clinician you believe that the case of an individual patient is so singular as to justify an exception to the acceptance criteria for NHS orthodontic care. All requests should be provided by the patients General Dental Practitioner, in writing and supported by a clear description of the exceptional circumstances, copies of any relevant correspondence and other supporting documentation, e.g. robost evidence of clinical effectiveness, consultant and other specialist assessments etc. Please note: you must complete all sections of this form. If all sections are not completed, the form will be returned to you and will not be referred for action as appropriate. SECTION ONE Why is it not appropriate for this patient to be referred via the standard route? . SECTION TWO – PATIENT DETAILS Patient Name: Address: SECTION THREE – DETAILS OF REFERRER Referrer: Date: Post Code: Address: DOB: GP Practice: SECTION FOUR – REFERRAL HISTORY Please provide below, details of the patients health history relevant to this referral: SECTION FIVE – INDEX OF TREATMENT NEED Please provide details of the patients IOTN and other relevant measures (if appropriate): SECTION SIX – PREVIOUS REFERRALS Has the patient been referred previously to this panel? (please tick) OFFICE USE ONLY: YES NO CONTINUATION SHEET – PAGE 2 OF 2 PATIENT NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: SECTION SIX – REASON FOR REFERRAL Please provide below any additional information to support the referral in response to the following: 1. Please give details of why this treatment is necessary: 2. What health gain / benefits will this intervention provide? 3. What is the likely outcome if this treatment is not funded? SECTION SEVEN – OTHER COMMENTS Please detail any other comments relevant to this referral below: (Are there any special circumstances the PCT need to consider?) SECTION EIGHT – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION Please detail below any additional documentation included to support this referral: Please include a copy of the completed NHS orthodontic referral form PLEASE SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO: Orthodontic Central Referral Centre, Fanshawe Wing,Level B Royal South Hants Hospital Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG or FAX to: 023 8063 8141. Any queries please telephone: 023 8071 6695