consultation

A deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment. Procedure: - generally includes: - a detailed medical history - a detailed physical examination - medical decision making - counseling &/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies Notes: 1) recommendations should be legible 2) explanation of recommendations

Specific

electronic consultation palliative care consultation pathology consultation radiation physics consultation risk for fracture communicated

References

Journal Watch 24(12):100, 2004 Lo E, Rezai K, Evans AT, Madariaga MG, Phillips M, Brobbey W, Schwartz DN, Wang Y, Weinstein RA, Trenholme GM. Why don't they listen? Adherence to recommendations of infectious disease consultations. Clin Infect Dis. 2004 May 1;38(9):1212-8. Epub 2004 Apr 14. PMID: 15127330