title: [Structured electronic consultation letter for shoulder disorders].
abstract: Referral 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.
authors.affiliation: Keski-Suomen keskussairaala, traumatologian osasto, kirurgian klinikka.
authors.forename: Juha
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paloneva
authors.forename: Marjo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Oikari
authors.forename: Jari
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ylinen
authors.forename: Minna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ingalsuo
authors.forename: Kunnamo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ilkka
authors.forename: Kiviranta
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ilkka
mesh_terms: D015709:Correspondence as Topic; D004282:Documentation; D034742:Electronic Mail; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D014956:Writing