Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic The Referral Process at St Richard’s Hospital
Yvonne Nsiah, Olivia Morey, Jo Peters, Neelima Dixit MRCOG

Objective Results
To improve the referral
pathways and overall
correspondence between
the Early Pregnancy
Assessment Clinic (EPAC)
and local GPs

Design
A cross-sectional study of
the experience clinicians
face when referring
patients to EPAC

Method
A questionnaire was sent
to local GPs - 45
participants

Results

Most common indication: HG

Conclusions
Referral Pathway
•Automated email
response
•New referral form

Correspondence
•Comprehensive
discharge letters
•Guidance on future
pregnancies

Guidelines
•Regular education
events

93% desire EPAC
Updates on
Management
Guidelines