title: The pattern of clinical advice sought by general practitioners from a medical consultant in clinical biochemistry.
abstract: Clinical biochemistry departments can be a valuable source of clinical advice for further investigations and the need for referral to specialist clinics. This paper outlines the pattern of clinical advice sought by general practitioners in a district hospital setting, and addresses some of the issues regarding seeking such advice and the implications for continuing medical education and training.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Oldham Hospital.
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authors.lastname: Bhatnagar
mesh_terms: D001669:Biochemical Phenomena; D001671:Biochemistry; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005194:Family Practice; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'