All information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice. The Devon Formulary and Referral Website is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored by users. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the website.
Referral
Advice & Guidance Services at Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Please follow the link below to a validated spread sheet that details the current position of all clinical services at the RD&E. This information is being provided by the RD&E and will be updated regularly.
RD&E Clinical Services Restoration update
| Service Name | Clinic Types | Comment / Update |
| Tele-Dermatology - for Advice & Guidance only - RDE-RH8 | Acne Basal Cell Carcinoma Connective Tissue Disease Cosmetic Camouflage Eczema & Dermatitis Hair Leg Ulcer Male Genital Skin Disorders Nails Not Otherwise Specified Oncology (Established Diagnosis) Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis Psoriasis Skin Surgery for BSL Vulval Skin Disorders | COVID-19 CRG |
| Paediatric - Advice and Guidance Only - RDE-RH8 | Allergy Cardiology Community Paediatric Dermatology Developmental / Learning Disabilities Diabetes Endocrinology Gastroenterology Hematology Immunology Metabolic Disorders Nephrology Neurology Other Medical Respiratory Rheumatology | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Urology Advice & Guidance Only RDE-RH8 | Erectile Dysfunction/Andrology Hematuria (not 2WW) (In) Continence Male Infertility Not Otherwise Specified Prostate Urinary Calculus | Update Clinical Team This is covered by the on-call consultant for the week. The aim is 48 hour turn around, but all requests are cleared within the on call week.No adjustment during COVID. But his can be review based on demand. |
| Neurology Advice & Guidance -RDE-RH8 | Cognitive Disorders Epilepsy Headache Neuromuscular Not Otherwise Specified Oncology (Established Diagnosis) Parkinson's / Movement Disorders | Neurology A&G information |
| Nephrology-Advice & Guidance -RDE-RH8 | Hypertension Nephrology Renal Diabetes | Update Dr Smyth: Electronic A&G is being covered Mon – Fri (09:00- 17:00) with an agreed 48 hour turn around. Although this is likely to be with 24 hours. |
| Cardiology Advice & Guidance -RDE-RH8 | Hypertension Nephrology Renal Diabetes Arrhythmia Genetics Congenital heart disease Hypertension Ischaemic heart disease Lipid management Rapid access chest pain Valve disorder | Update Dr Ludman: Aiming for same day. After the 14th April we will aim for same half-day reply 7 days a week. If need be and GPs wish – if they provide a phone number we could then give a call back as well. |
| Pain Management - Advice and Guidance - RDE - RH8 | Pain Management | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Diabetic Foot Service-Podiatry Dept- Advice & Guidance Service | At Risk Foot Diabetes (not Ulcer) Not Otherwise Specified | Update Dr Brooke: Mon – Fri Electronic A&G and reviewed daily aim to reply on review.Nurse Specialist telephone A&G service |
| Diabetes Advice & Guidance -The MacLeod Diabetes & Endocrine Centre MDEC-RDE-RH8 | Update Dr Brooke: Mon – Fri Telephone A&G (guaranteed pick up 14:00-15:00)Mon – Fri Electronic A&G and reviewed daily aim to reply on review. | |
| Endocrinology Advice & Guidance -The MacLeod Diabetes & Endocrine Centre -RDE-RH8 | Update Dr Brooke: Mon – Fri Telephone A&G (guaranteed pick up 14:00-15:00)Mon – Fri Electronic A&G and reviewed daily aim to reply on review. | |
| Biochemistry Advice & Guidance-RDE-RH8 | Blood test | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Microbiology Advice & Guidance-RDE-RH8 | Infectious Diseases Not Otherwise Specified | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Clinical Genetics-Advice & Guidance-RDE-RH8 | Genetics | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Clinical Genetics Cancer -Advice & Guidance-RDE-RH8 | Genetics | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Healthcare for Older People (HfOP) | Health Care of the Elderly A&G information | |
| Respiratory Medicine - Advice & Guidance-RDE-RH8 | Respiratory Medicine | Update Dr Dobson: Currently providing cover 2 x days per week, this can be increased pending demand |
| Gastroenterology Advice & Guidance RDE- RH8 | Endoscopy - see Diagnostic Endoscopy Hepatology Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Oncology (Established Diagnosis) Upper GI incl Dyspepsia | |
| Gynaecology Advice &Guidance- Gynaecology Department -RDE- RH8 | Menopause Menstrual Disorders Not Otherwise Specified Pelvic Pain Perineal Repair Vulval and Perineal Lesions | As per A&G agreed service level |
| Haematology Advice & Guidance - RDE-RH8 | Clotting Disorders Haemoglobinopathies Not Otherwise Specified | As per A&G agreed service level |
Publication Date: May 2020
Date Updated: September 2020
