RT Book, Section A1 Wells, Lynda T. A1 Uthlaut, Brian A2 Longnecker, David E. A2 Brown, David L. A2 Newman, Mark F. A2 Zapol, Warren M. SR Print(0) ID 56621962 T1 Chapter 8. Appropriate and Effective Use of Consultants T2 Anesthesiology, 2e YR 2012 FD 2012 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-178513-6 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56621962 RD 2024/10/10 AB The increasing complexity of modern medicine requires greater involvement of consultants and coordination of care across medical specialties.Primary physicians and consultants should have clear, direct communication about the reason for consultation and the role of each provider.Consultants should prioritize their recommendations, provide continuity of care perioperatively, and be sensitive to the content and delivery of their recommendations.Preoperative evaluations should be evidence-based, coordinated with all involved physicians, and performed well before surgery to facilitate effective management of comorbidities or complex medical problems.Consultants should facilitate the use of guidelines and consensus statements when recommending therapy and. where necessary, deviate from existing guidelines based on new knowledge.Consultants should actively provide education to the physicians who consult them as well as to the patients on whom they consult (eg, healthy lifestyle interventions).