The Advice and Guidance system allows GPs to submit an electronic request for advice about known patients or a general enquiry to a specialty at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals.
There are a number of specialists involved who can provide a response to a request within three working days.
The specialties that are currently available are:
- Biochemistry
- Endocrinology
- ENT
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Paediatrics
- Respiratory Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Urology
How can I access the system?
GPs can access the system through the following portal:
https://portal.btuh.nhs.uk/
This is secure so you can include patient data in your enquiry
New users and training
To add a new user, please contact the IT Service Desk, and you will be issued with a user name and password.
Training material is available for practices, please ask the IT Service Desk.
What if the link doesn't work?
In the first instance, please contact the IT Service Desk
Telephone: 01268 524900 ext 1919
email: ITServiceDesk@btuh.nhs.uk
