REFERRAL LETTERS · FOR BEST PRACTICE

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Mr Alan Price · Male · 58 years
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Notepad | Patient Summary | Transcript History
Known T2DM, 6 years. Reports fatigue and polyuria.
BP readings at home averaging 145/90.
Medications
Metformin XR 1000 mg BD
Perindopril 5 mg daily
Empagliflozin 25 mg daily
Impression
Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.9%)
Hypertension
Plan
Refer to endocrinologist for advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
Continue current treatment pending review.
Discuss dietary changes and physical activity.
✓ Note saved to Bp
Notepad | Patient Summary | Transcript History
Known T2DM, 6 years. Reports fatigue and polyuria.
BP readings at home averaging 145/90.
Medications
Metformin XR 1000 mg BD
Perindopril 5 mg daily
Empagliflozin 25 mg daily
Impression
Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.9%)
Hypertension
Plan
Refer to endocrinologist for advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
Continue current treatment pending review.
Discuss dietary changes and physical activity.
✓ Note saved to Bp
Notepad | Patient Summary | Transcript History
Known T2DM, 6 years. Reports fatigue and polyuria.
BP readings at home averaging 145/90.
Medications
Metformin XR 1000 mg BD
Perindopril 5 mg daily
Empagliflozin 25 mg daily
Impression
Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.9%)
Hypertension
Plan
Refer to endocrinologist for advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
Continue current treatment pending review.
Discuss dietary changes and physical activity.
✓ Note saved to Bp
Notepad | Patient Summary | Transcript History
Known T2DM, 6 years. Reports fatigue and polyuria.
BP readings at home averaging 145/90.
Medications
Metformin XR 1000 mg BD
Perindopril 5 mg daily
Empagliflozin 25 mg daily
Impression
Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.9%)
Hypertension
Plan
Refer to endocrinologist for advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
Continue current treatment pending review.
Discuss dietary changes and physical activity.
✓ Note saved to Bp
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Kestrel Street MedicalGENERAL PRACTICE
14 Kestrel Street
Ballarat VIC 3350
(03) 5550 4120
30 October 2026
Select addressee Re: Mr Alan Price · DOB 04/03/1968 Dear Specialist name,
Drafted by Lyrebird Thank you for seeing Mr Price for assessment of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. His HbA1c remains elevated despite current therapy. I would appreciate your advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
From Best Practice patient record PAST MEDICAL HISTORYType 2 diabetes mellitus (2019)Hypertension (2021)CURRENT MEDICATIONSMetformin XR 1000 mg twice dailyEmpagliflozin 25 mg dailyPerindopril 5 mg dailyALLERGIESPenicillin: rash
Kind regards,
Dr Tom Hale
Kestrel Street MedicalGENERAL PRACTICE
14 Kestrel Street
Ballarat VIC 3350
(03) 5550 4120
30 October 2026
Re: Mr Alan Price · DOB 04/03/1968 Dear Dr Raman, Thank you for seeing Mr Price for assessment of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. His HbA1c remains elevated despite current therapy. I would appreciate your advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORYType 2 diabetes mellitus (2019)Hypertension (2021)CURRENT MEDICATIONSMetformin XR 1000 mg twice dailyEmpagliflozin 25 mg dailyPerindopril 5 mg dailyALLERGIESPenicillin: rash
Kind regards,
Dr Tom Hale
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Kestrel Street MedicalGENERAL PRACTICE
14 Kestrel Street
Ballarat VIC 3350
(03) 5550 4120
30 October 2026
From HealthShare Dr Priya RamanEndocrinologist · Ballarat CentralBallarat Endocrinology Clinic
Re: Mr Alan Price · DOB 04/03/1968 Dear Dr Raman, Thank you for seeing Mr Price for assessment of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. His HbA1c remains elevated despite current therapy. I would appreciate your advice regarding optimisation of glycaemic management.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORYType 2 diabetes mellitus (2019)Hypertension (2021)CURRENT MEDICATIONSMetformin XR 1000 mg twice dailyEmpagliflozin 25 mg dailyPerindopril 5 mg dailyALLERGIESPenicillin: rash
Investigation from Best Practice RELEVANT INVESTIGATIONSHbA1c: 8.9%
Kind regards,
Dr Tom Hale
✓ Referral saved to Best Practice
Best Practice · Patient record
MR ALAN PRICE
Correspondence Out
Referral to Dr Priya RamanEndocrinology · 30 October 2026
The referral is saved directly to the patient's record in Best Practice.
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A better way to write referrals

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Less to piece together.

Stop digging through records and disconnected systems. Work with your patient’s history and specialist details right in front of you.

More focus on care.

Spend less time managing paperwork and more time with your patients.

Less left for later.

Finish your consultation with referral letters ready to review and send, instead of another document to put together from scratch.

Engineered for clinical confidence

Connected by design.Controlled by you.

We've thoughtfully designed our integrations so you can experience the benefits of connected clinical systems, with confidence in how your information is handled and control over clinical decisions.

Purpose-built connections

Lyrebird exchanges information through secure, purpose-built integrations with Best Practice and HealthShare, rather than giving AI unrestricted access to navigate your clinical software.

Access for a defined purpose

Specific information for a specific task. Lyrebird draws only the history, medications, allergies and results the referral needs, and saves the finished letter to Correspondence Out.

Clinical decisions stay with you

You choose what's included, pick the specialist, review the draft and decide when to save. Sending stays with you, through the route each specialist accepts.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How do Referral Letters work in Lyrebird?

Finish your consultation and select your Best Practice referral letter template in Lyrebird. Lyrebird drafts the letter using information from today's consultation and the patient's Best Practice record, including medical history, medications and allergies. You can then add investigations and specialist details, review the letter and save it directly to Best Practice.

Can I use my existing Best Practice referral template?

Yes. You can import your practice's existing referral template into Lyrebird, including your letterhead and practice details. Once set up, you can reuse it whenever you create a referral letter.

Can I include investigation results from Best Practice?

Yes. You can find and add relevant pathology and imaging results from the patient's Best Practice record directly within Lyrebird, without manually copying the information across.

How do I find and add specialist details?

You can search for specialists through HealthShare or your existing Best Practice Address Book, directly within Lyrebird. Once you've selected a recipient, their details are added to your referral letter.

Does Lyrebird send referral letters to specialists?

No. Once you've reviewed your referral, you can save it directly to Correspondence Out in Best Practice. From there, you can send it using your practice's usual process, including secure messaging, email or printing.

Can I create multiple referral letters from one consultation?

Yes. You can generate multiple referral letters from the same consultation, with each letter tailored to the relevant specialty. You can then review and save each one to Best Practice.