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- Juha Paloneva, Marjo Oikari, Jari Ylinen, Minna Ingalsuo, Kunnamo Ilkka, and Kiviranta Ilkka.
- Keski-Suomen keskussairaala, traumatologian osasto, kirurgian klinikka.
- Duodecim. 2012 Jan 1;128(15):1585-91.
AbstractReferral to a specialist has a significant influence on management of the patient and costs associated with the treatments. However, development and research of the process by which patients are referred has been almost neglected. Expectations considering the purpose, contents, and timing of the referral of the consulting physician and the consultant do not always meet. A structured, electronic consultation letter was developed to respond this need. Functionality and interactivity are the key elements of the referral, including (1) an electronic referral letter to a specialist, (2) interactive education in clinical examination and management of shoulder disorders, and (3) an instrument of clinical examination and documentation of shoulder disorders.
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