In most cases, ED physicians function independently of oncologists regarding initial management, treatment, and disposition of patients with incidental PE, although the oncologists and other specialists are available for consultation.
The textbook gives an overview of the occupational physicians' function, as well as legislation concerning sickness absence and work disability.
All physicians function as entre preneurs in a market characterized by free access to all medical disciplines without compulsory gatekeeping.
The family physicians function as gatekeepers to the rest of the health care system, carrying out initial investigations and referring patients to hospital or outpatient clinic treatment if necessary.
Mr. Morgenthau said the mastermind behind what he called a criminal enterprise was Gregory Vinarsky, 61, of East 71st Street, who, not being a licensed physician, functioned more as a stage director.
In countries where primary care physicians function as "gatekeepers", like Norway, empowerment of the physicians through training and focus on "tolerance of risk", will probably lead to more appropriate referrals and better management of patients out-of-hours.
These physicians can function as medical commander in large-scale incidents, but this is not often done and is clearly a secondary role.
The incident required several physicians to function in the dangerous environment of the disaster.
Family physicians generally function as the first respondent for any medical issue, and they also generate the bulk of referrals to specialists.
Staff physicians usually function as independent professionals with their work patterns cast by the patient-care centered, academic and/or scholarly responsibilities and expectations of their division.
