Rethinking the consultation process: Optimizing collaboration between primary care physicians and specialists

David W. Frost; Diana Toubassi; Allan S. Detsky

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Rethinking the consultation process

Optimizing collaboration between primary care physicians and specialists

David W. Frost, Diana Toubassi and Allan S. Detsky

Canadian Family Physician August 2012; 58 (8) 825-828;

David W. Frost

General internist at the University Health Network in Toronto, Ont, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto

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For correspondence: david.frost@uhn.ca

Diana Toubassi

MD CCFP

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Allan S. Detsky

MD PhD FRCP(C)

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