05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky

1.10 The attending shall give clear and prompt explanation to the patient at the time when
professional responsibility for a patient is transferred. The attending to whom the
patient has been transferred shall visit the patient as soon as possible to identify
themselves and their role.
1.11 The attending must communicate in a timely manner during the course of the patient’s
illness with the referring physician regarding a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, progress,
and well-being including a specific report at the time of discharge.
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