One method for ensuring connections between physicians in integrated systems is the "care compact." Which element is included in a care compact?

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In a care compact for specialty referrals, through the process of two-way communication between the referring physician and specialist, the specialist communicates his\her findings to the referring physician and the referring physician notifies the specialist if the patient's symptoms are under control and specialty visits can be stopped. The care compact concept is an updated version of the traditional letter sent from a referring physician to a specialist. A pre-consultation exchange is needed to define the reason for the referral, the clinical findings, and the level of joint care management that will occur. The referring physician may be turning care over to the specialist or simply asking for a one-time consult with return information. The purpose of the care compact is to seek the opinion of a specialist regarding patient care needs.

One Method for Ensuring Connections Between Physicians in Integrated Systems