Core referral criteria to Dorothy
House:
1. Patients with a life threatening illness who have complex
physical, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs requiring
specialist intervention.
2. Relatives or carers of the above patient who have related
complex needs themselves and require additional specialist
support, preferably with the knowledge of the patient.
3. The person is in agreement with the referral.
4. The GP is aware of the referral.
Professionals who require specialist information, support
and advice may access Dorothy House independently.
