Physician Referral Services (LH-2600.6500-500)

Term	Physician Referral Services
Code	LH-2600.6500-500
Definition	Programs that maintain extensive lists of physicians whose practices encompass primary care and a wide variety of specialties, and link people who are in need of medical care with doctors who meet their requirements. Most physician referral services serve a particular geographical area.
Created	5/10/01
Changed	10/10/06
Use References	Doctor Referral Services
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External Classification Terms	Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (USA HC-300) Health Support (NTE E60) Patient & Family Support (NPC E08)
Related Concepts	U.S. Services/Targets
Facet	Service
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