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- Published on: 8 April 2010
- Published on: 8 April 2010sometimes, there is a reversal of rolesShow More
In the referring doctor vs consultant neurosurgeon interaction(1), there is, sometimes, a reversal of roles with the result that it is the patient(often elderly) who is confronted with the reality that he or she is not suitable candidate for acceptance by the neurosurgeon. For a succesful referral to take place the referring doctor(often a harassed trainee) has to make the patient marketable(2) to tertiary care, using...
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