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[caglunt]

If a provider outside of my hospital refers the patient for a consult, do they need to send a letter to the provider they wish their patient to consult with?

 

[TThivierge]

Hello

Yes he should send his finding and assessment of the patient to the other referring doc. if a inpatient situation he or she needs to document he has been called by doctor So and so to do consult while patient is inpatient then list his findings/assessment while patient is still hospitalized status.

I hope this information helps you!

Lady T