The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for example, you are being sent to the eye doctor. In HMOs and other managed care schemes, a referral is usually necessary to see any practitioner or specialist other than your primary care physician (PCP), if you want the service to be covered. The [..]

In medicine, the act of a doctor in which a patient is sent to another doctor for additional healthcare services.

A written order from your primary care doctor for you to see a specialist or get certain medical services. In many Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), you need to get a referral before you can ge [..]

An evaluation conducted by a European Medicines Agency committee following a referral from the European Commission or a Member State. Referrals are used to address particular issues, such as safety co [..]

A written order from your primary care doctor for you to see a specialist or get certain medical services. In many Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), you need to get a referral before you can ge [..]

After a bill or resolution is introduced it is normally referred to the committee having jurisdiction over the subject of the bill. In the Senate referrals are generally made to the committee with jur [..]

Primary care physician-directed transfer of a patient to a specialty physician or specialty care.

The process through which a patient under a managed care health insurance plan is authorized by his or her primary care physician to a see a specialist for the diagnosis or treatment of a specific con [..]

1920, "act of referring," from refer + -al (2). Especially to an expert or specialist (a sense attested from 1955). Earlier word was referment (1550s).

A lead for a prospect given to the salesperson by an existing customer

    The sending or referring a bill or resolution to a committee.

A suggestion that a patient see another individual (usually a specialist) for another opinion.

A written recommendation that you seek care from a specified health provider or practitioner for specified services.

When a patient from one office is sent to another health care professional, usually a specialist, for treatment or consultation.

A suggestion of a doctor or hospital to go to. With certain health coverage plans, especially HMO plans, you may need to get a referral from your main doctor to see a specialist or get other care.

A written order from your primary care doctor for you to see a specialist or get certain medical services. In many Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), you need to get a referral before you can ge [..]

a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group; "the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones" the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for e [..]

The process of referring a Veteran from one practitioner to another for health care services.

A formal transfer of a case from one clinician to another for further investigation and management. At Davies Veterinary Specialists, all cases are referred from general practice, and the referral is [..]

Sending a subject to another physician or organization to allow for management of specific problems. Also refers to the subject being referred.

A type of reference transaction in which a patron with an information need is directed to a reputable person or agency outside the library, better qualified to provide assistance. In some public libra [..]

The assigning or referring of a bill to committee.

the act or an instance of referring [appealed the of the bill to the Ways and Means committee]

Bill referrals are made by the Assembly and Senate Rules Committees to standing committees of their respective Houses.

When a youth is directed to the Department based on an allegation of a criminal law violation.

When someone, particularly a satisfied client, suggests or recommends services to other buyers.

  an individual who has been directed to [DVR] for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.  [IHDI]

According to 10 CFR 707.4 [Title 10 Energy; Chapter III Department of Energy; Part 707 Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites; Subpart A General Provisions], referral means “the direction of [..]

One of the core elements of the Plusnet business model. If you recommend a friend to Plusnet we'll give you a discount on your subscription fee for every month that they are with us. There& [..]

The sending of a bill (before or after second reading), a motion or resolution or a question to a committee for study and report. Depending on the objectives of the referral, it may be made to a stand [..]

(n) a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group(n) a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred(n) the act of referring [..]

A physician’s medical order for consultations/services for the patient with a specialist.

Process by which a juvenile case is introduced to court, agency or program where needed services can be obtained.

Most health insurers require a referral by the individual’s Primary Care Physician for certain procedures or visits to specialists.

A written order from your primary care physician (PCP) for you to visit a medical specialist or get certain services. A referral is needed to receive authorization from some Medicare Advantage health plans for services not provided by your PCP. For instance, HMOs generally require you to get a referral from your PCP in order to see a medical specia [..]

This is a form your doctor gives you so you can get care from a specialist or health care facility. It may be written or sent by computer.

visitors referred by links on other websites

A referral begins the evaluation and placement process to determine whether the student has a disability and requires special education services.

a written request for evaluation or eligibility for special education and related services.

Notice to a school district that a child may be in need of special education. Although good practice suggests making referrals in writing, an oral referral may be valid. A referral sets certain timeli [..]

Reference and/or data pertaining to a child with special needs and the course of action taken by a primary source to direct (refer) the eligible child and parents to other service agencies. (carefully [..]

A formal notification to the early intervention system or local school that a child is experiencing difficulties which may require a full evaluation for early intervention or special education. A referral may be made by a family, teacher, or other professional.

A posting placed on the records for a dog or litter as a result of an inquiry. A referral may also be an internal coding for AKC informational purposes.

A written order from your primary care doctor for you to see a specialist or get certain medical services. In many health maintenance organizations (HMOs), you need to get a referral before you can ge [..]

This is when a provider recommends another provider to a patient to receive specialized treatment.

A written recommendation by a physician for a member to receive care from a specialty physician or facility.

Specific directions or instructions from a member's PCP that direct a member to a participating health care professional for medically necessary care. A referral may be written or electronic.

As applicable to HMO or point of service (POS) coverage, a written authorization from a member's primary care physician (PCP) to receive care from a different contracted doctor, specialist or fac [..]

A physician's medical order for services or consultations to be provided by another health care provider such as a specialist. Some insurance companies require written approval or consent from a [..]

A physician’s medical order for services or consultations to be provided by a specialist.

As applicable to HMO or point of service (POS) coverage, a written authorization from a member's primary care physician (PCP) to receive care from a different contracted doctor, specialist or fac [..]

When one provider (usually a family doctor) refers a patient to another provider (typically a specialist).

A recommendation by a physician and/or managed care plan for a covered person to be evaluated and/or treated by a different physician.

Approval needed for care beyond that provided by your primary care doctor or hospital. For example, managed care plans usually require referrals from your primary care doctor to see specialists or for [..]

A posting placed on the records for a dog or litter as a result of an inquiry. A referral may also be an internal coding for AKC informational purposes.

When a medical provider recommends you see another provider. The most common type of referral is from a primary care physician (PCP) to a specialist.

In medicine, the act of a doctor in which a patient is sent to another doctor for additional healthcare services.

Written request that a student be assessed to determine whether he/she has a disability who may require special education and/or related services to benefit from his/her educational program.

In Juvenile Court, a written report submitted by a law enforcement officer or other person who has reason to believe a juvenile has committed a crime that would place the child within the jurisdiction [..]

Usually refers to an alternative program, like drug/alcohol rehabilitation ("rehab") instead of serving time in jail.

Cases sent to the IV-D agency by various public assistance agencies to facilitate the collection of child or medical support so the aid recipient may become self-sufficient.

Cases that are sent to the IV-D agency by various public assistance agencies for the purpose of pursuing the collection of child and medical support obligations from the responsible parent(s).

recommendation.

The message received from an issuing bank when an attempt for authorization requires a call to the Voice Authorization Center.

The process of sending a patient from one practitioner to another for health care services. Health plans may require that designated primary care providers authorize a referral for coverage of specialty services.

Request sent to a IV-D agency from a non IV-D agent or agency asking that a child support case be established.

Demand of the issuer for an authorization to request a voice authorization. As a rule, an additional identification of the cardholder is required.

In medicine, referral is the transfer of care for a patient from one clinician or clinic to another by request.Tertiary care is usually done by referral from primary or secondary medical care personne [..]