With asthma under control, there's a reduced dependency on the rescue inhaler. And when the one-two punch of long-term therapy and rescue inhalers fails, it's time to see a doctor. With a rescue inhaler, the key word is rescue, says Christopher Randolph, MD, a clinical professor at Yale University and a physician at the Center for Allergy and Immunology in Waterbury, Conn.
Ask Health Questions and Get Health Advice For Free. A medical consultation is a consultation which takes place between an employee and a licensed physician for the purpose of determining what medical examinations or procedures, if any, are appropriate in cases where a significant exposure to a hazardous chemical may have taken place.
Sometimes, however, there is confusion regarding the difference between a consult and a referral. A consultation is a rendering of advice or professional opinion, followed by a report of findings to the referring physician. A referral on the other hand is simply a request to assume care of a patient. In order to bill for a consult, it is essential for that to be supported in the medical record. 1  Besides the key components which are required for coding any visit, there must also be documentation of the four âRsâ: 2  Request â for the consultant to see the patient (in writing). 3  Reason â why consult is requested.