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“The chief function of a consultant is to make a rectal examination that you have omitted.” Sir William Osler. | “The chief function of a consultant is to make a rectal examination that you have omitted.” Sir William Osler. | ||
A service type provided by a physician whose opinion or advice re: evaluation or management of a specific problem is requested by another physician. | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 03:39, 24 August 2016
Definition
“The chief function of a consultant is to make a rectal examination that you have omitted.” Sir William Osler. A service type provided by a physician whose opinion or advice re: evaluation or management of a specific problem is requested by another physician.
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
1. Consultation in the emergency department: a qualitative analysis and review.J Emerg Med. 2012 Jun;42(6):704-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.01.025. Epub 2011 May 26 2. EMRAP Episode #144 3. http://allbleedingstops.blogspot.com/2007/04