Refer a patient
Sahlgrenska University Hospital receives patients from all over the world for treatment of complex conditions. As a healthcare provider, you can refer a patient for treatment, assessment or to get a second opinion from a specialist or one of our teams.
When a patient is being referred to us, we work in close collaboration with the referring team to ensure the best possible care. We keep you informed about the patient’s progress and treatment plan continuously. When the patient is back home, we provide you with the patient’s medical records to ensure continuity of care.
Send referral
Send your referral by email. Our patient coordinators will review it and contact you as soon as possible.
Please include the following information in your referral:
- Whether the referral concerns one patient or a group of patients
- Brief medical history
- Reason for referral
- Requested treatment or assessment
- Payment guarantee
- Contact details for the referring team (email and phone)
- Contact details for the patient and/or a relative (email and phone)
Review of referrals
When we review your referral we assess whether we have the capacity to offer care. If relevant, we may request additional documentation to support a thorough evaluation.
Please note that an initial review of a referral does not constitute a medical opinion, second opinion, or treatment plan. If a clinical team at Sahlgrenska University Hospital is engaged to assess a case, this will be treated as a service and may incur a cost. We may therefore charge certain requests, including referrals, assessments, and second opinions.
We will return to you as soon as possible after reviewing your request. Providing a timely response on whether we are able to accept the referral is our highest priority.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital has selected areas where we can already confirm capacity and readiness to receive international patients. At the same time, all referrals are individually assessed.
Selection of treatments for international patients
Need help or advice?
If you are looking for advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our patient coordinators. We are here to help you.
Second opinion
Benefit from our specialist expertise for an additional assessment of your patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
Second opinion – request and information
Are you a Swedish resident?
The information on this website is intended for patients who are not registered residents in Sweden or who do not have access to publicly funded healthcare in Sweden.
If you live in Sweden and are seeking care within the public healthcare system, please visit 1177.se for information that applies to you.