Key considerations for the implementation of self-referral

Physiotherapists should make the case for self-referral and implement it as part of ongoing practice improvement.

This document goes into detail on the following nine questions:

1. Do you have a thorough understanding of local demographics?
2. Have you fully engaged with all key stakeholders?
3. Have you made every effort to bring down your waiting list?
4. Have you read research, evidence, and spoken to existing self-referral servies?
5. Do you have a communicationas and marketing plan?
6. Are your monitoring and evaluation processes ready?
7. Do you have the appropriate support skills within your service?
8. Are clinical staff prepared and signed up to a three-month run-in period?
9. How will you demonstrate impact?