Referral

SEATTLE — An intervention called LinkUP improved rates of COVID-19 testing and vaccination referral acceptance among people who inject drugs, with increased impact among those experiencing homeless, researchers found.

Allergy and asthma specialists can use e-consults to reduce the number of unnecessary referrals by providing access to advice within the electronic health record, according to a letter published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A direct referral pathway streamlined the de-labeling of penicillin allergies among pregnant patients, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

Early referral to transplantation can increase access to transplant and cell therapies, as well as improve outcomes among patients with hematologic malignancies, according to a speaker at Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium.

ORLANDO — Underrepresented groups have more access to referrals and evaluations for kidney transplantation since passage of Advancing American Kidney Health; however, waitlist time remains unchanged, according to data here.

A standardized referral protocol involving the electrophysiology service improved use of optimal therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation presenting to the ED compared with routine care, researchers reported at Heart Rhythm 2022.

CHICAGO — The ACP recently released a position paper that lays out recommendations for improving communication between primary care and specialty physicians, which in turn will improve patient care.

In most average-sized to large-sized markets, there is at least one publication that publishes either a “top docs” or a “#1 in the market” issue. These publications and their online versions are often operated and promoted differently by market, but at the end of the day, two questions remain. Is being identified as a “top doc” of any value to you or your practice? And secondly, is there value in purchasing the advertisement offer that follows shortly after receiving this acknowledgment?

A device company wants you to give speeches explaining how you use their product or asks you to offer suggestions for improving it in exchange for royalties. Can you do it? Should you do it?