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What is the difference between a medical consult and a medical clearance?
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General vs specific: Medical consultation infers a request for a general but thorough medical evaluation when recommendations are being sought for help with a diagnosis or for managing a known medical condition. A medical clearance is a specific request for ascertaining whether a patient is medically cleared to undergo a specific procedure, surgery, or activity.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Clearance is for sur: Consult is a general term. Clearance is a consult to prep someone for surgery.
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