Principles of Consultation Etiquette
1 Determine the question
(How can I help you in your care of patient?).
2 Triage urgency
(emergent vs. urgent vs. elective).
3 Gather your own data
(thorough history and focused physical examination).
4 Brevity
(focus your consult notes on assessment/recommendations).
5 Specificity
(goal-oriented recommendations).
6 Plan ahead
(contingency plans for anticipated future problems).
7 Honor turf
(be careful to address the problem for which you were called).
8 Teach-with tact
(viewing every consultation as a teaching, and marketing, opportunity).
9 Personal contact
(direct to the requesting physician).
10 Follow-up
(including your ongoing role and knowing when to sign off).
Note) These principles may also be called the ‘ten commandments for effective consultations.’

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