Wiki In Patient Consult performed by Attending

[plush]

I have a problem. One of our providers is the attending physicain on a in-patient account. The provider submitted a consult which resulted in a procedure. I believe this is a conflict of interest. How can the attending also do a consult? I need supporting documentation to support either concept!!! Any answers.

 

[kbazarte@yahoo.com]

You are aboslutely correct, he can not "consult" himself.

send me your email and I can send you guidelins from AMA

Kelly.bazarte@trinityhealth.org