An app that makes it easy to refer patients to specialists
We improve existing referral systems by putting primary healthcare workers directly in touch with on-call specialists. It’s much quicker than fax or phone.
Ophthalmology
Use the quick eye test to assess the patient’s visual acuity.
Cardiology
Capture diagnosis, patient history, examination details and medication.
Orthopaedics
Refer skeletal, spinal or spontaneous onset injuries.
Burns
Capture total burns surface area and burn depth. Receiving specialist can use a quick-reply form to send advice to the referrer.
HIV
Referral form captures clinical conditions, CD4 count and viral load, as well as ART history.
Other specialities available
Critical Care
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
ENT
Family Medicine
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics / Gynaecology
Oncology Emergencies
Paediatrics
Specialists: Receive good quality referrals, including photos and clinical details
SPECIALISTS
Save time
Get more accurate referrals, and treat the patients who really need your expertise.
Quality referrals
We’ve worked with specialists in academic hospitals to make sure the right clinical information for your speciality is captured in the referral.
Educate and train
Your chat feedback about specific referrals can help primary health workers to upskill in your speciality.
Vula is free to use
Send and receive referrals for free.
Free access to your specialist team’s referral history and all referral data.
Find out how to get started.
Health workers: Get advice from the on-call specialist at your referral hospital
HEALTH WORKERS
Save time
Your referral goes directly to the on-call specialist.
Get quick advice
The specialist makes the call about whether to treat the patient locally, or send for referral.
Learn more
Get feedback about the patient’s condition.
Free forever
Sending referrals with Vula will always be free.
