EDITORIAL

In this issue of the journal, Oshikoya et al. documented the importance of medication history in the referral letter. Referral letter, an interface between healthcare professionals in the lower and higher level of healthcare, is an essential component of medical history. It is important in making accurate diagnosis and avoidance of medication error. However, many health care professionals pick up the skill during their practice, as there may not be any formal training on how to write a referral letter. The study documented that medication history and other essential details are frequently missing in referral letters to a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. It emphasized the need for standard referral guidelines and training of healthcare professionals