This resource was developed by bpac
nz
for the Health Quality & Safety Commission based on the STEADI falls campaign by the US Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).
Falls Prevention Patient Referral Form
Patient:
Referred to:
Gender: M / F NHI: DOB:
Ethnicity:
NZ European
Māori
Pacic Island
Asian
Other:
Address:
Patient’s Address: Phone:
Patient’s phone:
Email:
Patient’s email:
Diagnosis:
Type of Referral
Type of specialist:
Exercise or falls prevention programme:
Reason for Referral
Physical activity
Balance diculties
Lower body weakness
Gait or mobility problems
Foot abnormalities
Underlying conditions
Medication review & consultation
Suspected neurological condition (e.g. Parkinsons
disease, dementia)
Postural hypotension
Vision <6/12 in
R
L
Both
Home Safety
Inadequate or improper footwear
Continence or urgency problem
Home safety assessment and modications
Other reason:
Other relevant information:
Referrer details: Date: