Page 51 - 2022 Risk Basics - Systems
P. 51
SVMIC Risk Basics: Systems
Consulting Physician
As the consulting physician who is in receipt of medical records on a
patient for consultation or transfer of care, take the time to review the
records and track the appointment. Once you have received the request
for consultation and the patient’s medical records, your practice should
have a standard procedure for referral-related communication that clearly
defines everyone’s responsibilities. Consistency will make the process run
more smoothly, benefiting both patients and the practice.
While primary care physicians have a responsibility to make clear
and appropriate referrals to specialists, there is an equally important
responsibility on behalf of the specialist to provide clear and timely
feedback.
Page 51
