Medical consultations for medically complex dental patients.
In order to discuss the issue of the medical consultation letter for medically complex dental patients, information is provided with regard to the specifics of the process. Medical, dental, and legal implications are discussed. Specific scripting and format are provided.
Brown
Ronald S
RS
Department of Oral Diagnostic Services. Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC, USA. RBrown@howard.edu
Farquharson
Andre A
AA
Pallasch
Thomas M
TM
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003142:Communication; D015709:Correspondence as Topic; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003815:Dentists; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010820:Physicians; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation