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What is meant by telephone consultation?

What is meant by telephone consultation?

telephone consultation in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as eliciting patient’s concerns, listening, and providing support, information, or teaching in response to the patient’s stated concerns over the telephone.

What can I expect from a telephone consultation?

Suggested approach to a telephone consultation Speak directly with the person who has a problem. Record date and time of call. Record person’s name, gender and age (obtain person’s medical record, if available). Take a detailed and structured history.

How does a phone consultation work?

If you’re having a phone consultation, your GP might need to ask you some initial questions to make sure they’re talking to the right person. If you’re having a video consultation, your GP might ask you to confirm your phone number and tell you that they will call you if the video call is disconnected at any time.

Why are there telephone billing codes in OHIP?

A few years ago, OHIP introduced a series of billing codes to compensate physicians for consultations over the phone (see page A35-A40 of the Schedule of Benefits ). These codes allow for the ease and convenience of a phone call where speed is required, or it isn’t convenient or easy for the patient to go see a specialist in person.

When does OHIP schedule of benefits and fees come out?

OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees. This information requires knowledgeable interpretation and is intended primarily for members of the professional health care community. The OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees is not available in French. Physician Services Under the Health Insurance Act [PDF] – September 6, 2019 (effective October 1, 2019)

How much does OHIP charge for telephone consultations?

If you’re looking for Detention codes, please find them in the chart here. K730 – Physician to physician telephone consultation (Referring Physician) – $31.35 K731 – Physician to physician telephone consultation (Consultant Physician) – $40.45 K734 – Physician to physician telephone consultation (Referring Physician) – $31.35

Who is eligible for criticall telephone consultation in OHIP?

CritiCall telephone consultation _ Consultant physician (Physician on duty in an emergency department or a hospital urgent care clinic) Certification of Medical Eligibility for OHCAP _ includes only completion of Application for OHCAP _ Physician’s Form without an associated consultation or visit on the same day.