I know just because a visit is labeled as a consultation, that doesn"t make it one....but here is all I have:
Doc writes:
Referred by Jackie Scmoooe, FNP
Reason for Consultossible umbilical hernia
and then into the HPI, etc.
He also dictates a letter that says " thank you for asking me to consult on her"
He needs to document the how and why, and from who, correct? What are some examples? Can info be inferred from the rest of the note...like why the patient is there? Or does it need to be clear "pt here at the request of dr. A, dr. A would like advice on how to treat the patient for..."
Thanks!
Doc writes:
Referred by Jackie Scmoooe, FNP
Reason for Consultossible umbilical hernia
and then into the HPI, etc.
He also dictates a letter that says " thank you for asking me to consult on her"
He needs to document the how and why, and from who, correct? What are some examples? Can info be inferred from the rest of the note...like why the patient is there? Or does it need to be clear "pt here at the request of dr. A, dr. A would like advice on how to treat the patient for..."
Thanks!