Dr. Jones is the attending physician for Mary Smith, who was admitted for colitis. During her hospitalization Mary experiences chest pain. Dr. Jones asks Dr. Heart, a cardiologist, to evaluate Mary's chest pain. Dr. Heart would document his examination of the patient, pertinent findings, recommendations, and opinions on the

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Dr. Heart would document his examination, findings, recommendations, and opinions in a report of consultation. This is because he is providing a specialized evaluation at the request of the attending physician, Dr. Jones, to assess a specific issue (chest pain) that arose during the patient's hospitalization.

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