Why are you seeing the gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists, as specialists, are called upon by other doctors to address digestive issues in their patients. For example, our daily office schedule is filled with patients sent by primary care physicians who want our advice or our technical testing skills to evaluate individuals with abdominal pain, bowel issues, heartburn, rectal bleeding and various other symptoms. The same process occurs when we are called to see hospital patients. If a hospital admitting physician, who is usually a hospitalist, wants an opinion or a test that is beyond his knowledge level, then we are called in to assist. The highest quality referring physicians are those who ask us a specific question after they have given the issue considerable thought. Contrast the following three scenarios and decide which referring physician you would select as your own doctor. “Dr. Gastro. Just met this patient for the first time with a month of stomach aches. Please evaluate.” Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Gastroenterology Primary Care Source Type: blogs