---
title: "Approve a pending RDVM referral - creates Patient/Client from pending info or links to existing"
method: POST
path: "/Referrals/{id}/approve"
tags: ["Referrals"]
---

# Approve a pending RDVM referral - creates Patient/Client from pending info or links to existing

`POST /Referrals/{id}/approve`

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Request body

- ApproveReferralRequest
  - `existingClientId` string, nullable — Optional: Link to existing client instead of creating new
  - `existingPatientId` string, nullable — Optional: Link to existing patient instead of creating new
  - `appointmentTypeId` string, nullable — Required: The appointment type for the scheduled appointment

## Response `200`

OK

- RdvmReferralDto
  - `id` string
  - `patientName` string
  - `species` string, nullable
  - `specialty` string
  - `status` string
  - `urgency` string
  - `reasonForReferral` string, nullable
  - `assignedDoctorName` string, nullable
  - `scheduledDate` string, date-time, nullable
  - `referralDate` string, date-time
  - `createdAt` string, date-time
  - `unreadMessages` union
    - integer
    - string, int32
  - `threadId` string, nullable — Communication thread ID for unified inbox integration

---

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