title: Making the best use of consultant orthodontic services, Part 2: How to undertake the referral.
abstract: The previous article in this series dealt with the selection of patients who would benefit from referral to a consultant orthodontist. It is equally important to access consultant services in a manner which allows the referral to be processed efficiently. This paper discusses factors related to the actual mechanism of referral.
authors.affiliation: Selly Oak Hospital.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Langford
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Davenport
mesh_terms: D015709:Correspondence as Topic; D003792:Dental Records; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013218:State Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom