RE: Eval & Treat vs Consult

[Guest guest]

Review you policies and procedures. Just define what you do, then do

what you define. Make sure the medical staff agrees with your policy.

Write your policies to state that the terms PT consult, PT eval all

mean, PT eval and treat. I hope this helps.

Reynolds, MHS PT

Supervisor of Therapy Services

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

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" Eval & Treat " vs " Consult "

My hospital has recognized the term " PT Consult " as the equivalent to

" Evaluate and Treat " . After the evaluation is completed, we provide a

clarification order to the physician including information on the

therapy type, frequency, and duration. If the physician writes " PT

Eval " , then we only do the evaluation and wait for a follow-up order

to authorize subsequent treatment if it is necessary. Is anyone

familiar with any regulations or otherwise that would require the

phrase " Eval & Treat " vs " Consult " ?

Thank you,

Curtis

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[Guest guest]

We use consult and eval interchangeably.

The end result of both requests is an evaluation, determination of problems,

treatment plan and goals.

This is subsequently summarized in a plan of care request that is cosigned

as acceptable by the referring MD

Ron Barbato P.T.

Corporate Director , Rehabilitation

Ephraim McDowell Health

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" Eval & Treat " vs " Consult "

My hospital has recognized the term " PT Consult " as the equivalent to

" Evaluate and Treat " . After the evaluation is completed, we provide a

clarification order to the physician including information on the

therapy type, frequency, and duration. If the physician writes " PT

Eval " , then we only do the evaluation and wait for a follow-up order

to authorize subsequent treatment if it is necessary. Is anyone

familiar with any regulations or otherwise that would require the

phrase " Eval & Treat " vs " Consult " ?

Thank you,

Curtis

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[Guest guest]

We use consult and eval interchangeably.

The end result of both requests is an evaluation, determination of problems,

treatment plan and goals.

This is subsequently summarized in a plan of care request that is cosigned

as acceptable by the referring MD

Ron Barbato P.T.

Corporate Director , Rehabilitation

Ephraim McDowell Health

Voice (859 )239-1515

Fax (859 )936-7249

rbarbato@...

" PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information that

is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it and

be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY

PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately

advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any attachments

without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you. "

" Eval & Treat " vs " Consult "

My hospital has recognized the term " PT Consult " as the equivalent to

" Evaluate and Treat " . After the evaluation is completed, we provide a

clarification order to the physician including information on the

therapy type, frequency, and duration. If the physician writes " PT

Eval " , then we only do the evaluation and wait for a follow-up order

to authorize subsequent treatment if it is necessary. Is anyone

familiar with any regulations or otherwise that would require the

phrase " Eval & Treat " vs " Consult " ?

Thank you,

Curtis

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[Guest guest]

The difference between " Eval " and " Consult " is relevant only as far as the

interpretation of that language by the referrer and the therapist. The rules

that determine our relationship with physicians (whether promulgated by the

state, third-parties, certifying organizations, or others) do not change

based on the language used to instigate a service.

Your question then, is one of policy, as well as of communication between

providers. Make sure everyone is interpreting the same way, write that into

your policies if you feel the need, and you will be fine.

Dave Milano, Director of Rehab Services

Laurel Health System

32-36 Central Ave.

Wellsboro, PA 16901

dmilano@...

" Eval & Treat " vs " Consult "

My hospital has recognized the term " PT Consult " as the equivalent to

" Evaluate and Treat " . After the evaluation is completed, we provide a

clarification order to the physician including information on the

therapy type, frequency, and duration. If the physician writes " PT

Eval " , then we only do the evaluation and wait for a follow-up order

to authorize subsequent treatment if it is necessary. Is anyone

familiar with any regulations or otherwise that would require the

phrase " Eval & Treat " vs " Consult " ?

Thank you,

Curtis

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