title: The art of the consultation note.
abstract: Inherent in the consultation process is the ability to communicate effectively, yet little emphasis is placed on written communication through consultation notes. The art of writing a consultation note is learned primarily through trial and error or by master/apprentice relationships with senior practitioners. This paper reviews the types of consultations in which advanced practitioners are involved and presents a format for preparing a comprehensive consultation note.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Ingersoll
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D003253:Consultants; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D014956:Writing