Table 2 Role of the referring physician (7–10)
No. | Statement | Agreement (%) |
|---|---|---|
7 | A positive diagnosis of severe asthma, confirmed by spirometry, should be achieved prior to any referral | 68 |
8 | All background steps (including a review of symptom control, treatments step, adherence, inhaler technique, co-morbidities, and risk factors) should be undertaken by the referrer prior to referral | 91 |
9 | Patient education resources should be accessed/provided (where available) by the referring physician prior to referral (including a discussion on co-morbidities, adherence, inhaler technique, smoking cessation, and lifestyle advice) | 92 |
10 | All documentation and the reason for referral should accompany the patient and be provided to the referrer with the referral to allow proper triage | 97 |