Making the best use of consultant orthodontic services, Part 2: How to undertake the referral
Ferguson, J.W.; Langford, J.W.; Davenport, P.J.
Dental Update 24(2): 77-80
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0305-5000 PMID: 9515357 Document Number: 475306
The previous article in this series dealt with the selection of patients who would benefit from referral to a consultant orthodontist. It is equally important to access consultant services in a manner which allows the referral to be processed efficiently. This paper discusses factors related to the actual mechanism of referral.