The transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is called a(n):
A) authorization.
B) consultation.
C) office visit.
D) referral.

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Referral is the transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another. Authorization is permission given by a patient or insurance company for medical services or procedures. Consultation is a meeting between physicians to discuss a patient's care. An office visit is an appointment with a physician for medical care.

The Transfer of Total Care or a Specific Portion of Care