Question
A CCMA is preparing a referral to a cardiologist for a patient with new-onset chest pain. Which piece of information is MOST important to include with the referral?
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Answer
A.Relevant clinical history and the specific reason for referral
B.A complete list of every medication the patient has ever been prescribed, including discontinued ones
C.The patient's preferred appointment time
D.The office's general fax cover sheet
Referrals should include focused clinical information — the reason for referral and relevant history — so the specialist can act efficiently. An exhaustive lifetime medication list and administrative details are less useful than currently relevant clinical context.
