Reasons for referral	Abbreviated reason
I am referring the patient because his/her medical condition makes it necessary	Medically necessary
I am referring the patient because his/her medical condition is usually taken care of in secondary health care	Common practice
I am referring the patient to avoid overlooking anything	To avoid overlooking anything
I am referring the patient because I have deficient knowledge concerning the patient’s current medical problem	Perceived deficient medical knowledge
I am referring the patient to reassure him/her	To reassure the patient
I am referring the patient because he/she wanted to be referred	Patient preference
I am referring the patient as part of a social security application	Social security application
I am referring the patient to relieve my workload	To relieve workload
I am referring the patient because the relevant specialist is easily accessible (short waiting list and/or closely located)	Perceived easily accessible specialist

^aHospital admissions, hospital outpatient services and/or private secondary care specialists (somatic and psychiatric care).