Transfers to a general medical ward at National Hospital of Sri Lanka: a descriptive study

Abstract

Many inadequacies are noted in transfer of patients to higher centres of care. This descriptive cross-sectional study was done to investigate some aspects of this issue. Data were collected from 116 patients who were transferred to a general medical ward at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) over a period of 3 months. Many inadequacies were noted in documentation, obtaining consent, accompanying medical personnel and appropriateness of transfer. Based on the findings some recommendations are made for future improvement.

Key words: Transfers, general medical ward

DOI: 10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1163

Galle Medical Journal Vol.14(1) 2009 5-9