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referring physicians and consulting physicians engage in the referral-consultation process, including how a referral is first initiated and how information is subsequently transferred between registrants.
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In recent years, patients, referring practitioners, and consultants have had increasing problems with re-referrals, particularly when the patient and consultant agree that another consultation is required.
Nov 3, 2021 · There can be only one consultation for any one referral. Another consultation will require a second referral. Generally, the consultant returns the patient to the referring practitioner's care after the consultation is complete. However, there is no automatic referral termination after consultation.
There can be only one consultation for any one referral. Another consultation will require a second referral. (Reference General Preamble D.2.1) Generally the consultant returns the patient to the referring practitioner's care after the consultation is complete. However, there is no automatic referral termination after consultation.
Good communication and collaboration between referring physicians and consulting physicians can prevent disruptions in care, delayed diagnoses, unnecessary testing, avoidable complications, frustrated physicians and patients, and potential medical-legal difficulties.
Notification by the consultant of the plan to perform a subsequent consultation must be provided to the referring practitioner at least 30 days before the scheduled date and must conform to all other College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Guidelines and Standards.
Jun 26, 2023 · Notification by the consultant of the scheduling of any subsequent consultation must be provided to the referring practitioner at least 30 days before the scheduled date and must conform to all other College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Guidelines and Standards.
