The code for the person referring the patient. This may be the GMC code for the consultant, or the code that defines the practice of the patient's registered GMP or GDP.

This field contains sensitive data. Access to it requires the approval of the Security and Confidentiality Advisory Group (SCAG).

Cnnnnnnn = Consultant's GMC code

CD999998 = Dental consultant: General Medical Council (GMC) number / General Dental Council (GDC) number not known

Dnnnnnnn = Dentist's GMC code

R9999991 = Referrer other than General Medical Practitioner, General Dental Practitioner or Consultant

X9999998 = Not applicable: no code available (referrer not a GMP, GDP or consultant or emergency admission not via GP or GP not located in England)

& = Not known