Scenario 1 of 4: Transfer Protocol

You are the primary care physician for 67-year-old Ms. Gonzales. When she presents to you with shortness of breath and swelling in her legs, you refer her to a cardiologist and tell her to follow up soon. You also order an echocardiogram. You plan to follow her progress as she is transferred from your care to the specialist.

What should happen next?
Click on one of the options below to continue.

Option A:
You call the cardiologist to provide patient information before Ms. Gonzales' visit. Then you follow this phone call with a written message that goes to the consultant, along with the patient information in the written referral.

Option B:
Your office mails Ms. Gonzales' medical notes to the cardiologist once they are dictated and transcribed.

Option C:
You instruct your administrator to give Ms. Gonzales the cardiologist's phone number, and you strongly recommend that the patient make an appointment soon.