Track the number of pathology and imaging requests sent by your practice. Review which pathology providers you are engaging with most frequently and the type of tests (Imaging or Pathology) are being requested.
You can find this metric by going to Clinic Insights > Past Clinic Metrics > Requested tests
NOTE: To access/view data with in this metric, your practice will need to have HALO Connect installed and updated as your data extraction method.
For information on how to update to Halo, refer to our guide HERE
This metric shows the number of pathology and imaging requests sent by your practice in the selected date range.
The sections included in this article relating to Pathology and Imaging are:
TOP TIP! Use this metric to also assist with Achieving Accreditation Success with Cubiko by showcasing how you are meeting Criterion GP2.3 - Engaging with other services.
This metric shows the number of pathology requests sent by your practice in the selected date range.
Imaging requests
This metric shows the number of imaging requests sent by your practice in the selected date range.
TOP TIP! How do you currently send your imaging requests? Do patients take them at the end of the consultation? Do your team scan and send on behalf of the patient? Or do you complete a hybrid of these? Knowing how many outgoing requests you are sending can assist you in managing your processes and the requirements of your team.
Completed appointments
This metric shows the number of completed appointments in the selected date range.
TOP TIP! Filter by the practitioner to see their completed appointment count side by side with their requests sent.
Compared to the number of completed appointments, is there a disproportionate amount of requests sent (high or low)?
Is this something that may need to be reviewed or discussed in clinical meetings to ensure the doctor is aware of further testing options?
Requested tests by Practitioner
TOP TIP! Review the number of tests your practitioners are sending out - do you have any providers not requesting additional investigations?
Is this something that may need to be reviewed or discussed in clinical meetings to ensure the doctor is aware of further testing options?
Requested tests by Pathology Provider
TOP TIP! Do you have a pathology lab in your practice- see the volume of tests being referred to that lab- this can be very helpful when negotiating to extend lab opening hours, rental amount, etc.
Requested test type
Trend of tests requested
TOP TIP! Use the date filter to extend the range you are reviewing. Do your trends increase/decrease at different times of the year? Compare this to other projects or activities you are doing - how might they be influencing each other.
This list shows all pathology and imaging requests made from your practice over the selected timeframe.
TOP TIP! Use this list as an audit tool to cross-check which requests have been completed and returned, and which requests remain outstanding and may require follow-up.
The status column will indicate the requested test status in your practice software - Sent/Received/Unknown.
You can also check if the requested provider is then the servicing provider to see if patients are attending different providers than your practice/practitioner preference.