REFERRALS
REFERRALS
UAB MIST ( MEDICAL INFORMATION SERVICE VIA TELEPHONE ) – REFERRAL
UAB MIST is a toll-free 24-hour service that gives physicians and health care professionals immediate access to UAB Medicine faculty , staff , and services regarding inpatient referrals , outpatient appointments , consults , and patient follow-up .
The MIST service :
• Triages consultation and referral calls to the appropriate UAB physician and service .
• Facilitates the patient transfer process with the UAB Center for Patient Flow .
• Provides the appropriate routing of patient follow-up , outpatient appointments , and health-related calls , including documentation and call data .
In addition , referring physicians may also call MIST to :
• Return calls from UAB or provide follow-up information .
• Make arrangements for Critical Care Transport .
• Contact UAB Physician Services , the UAB Center for Patient Flow , or other UAB administrative offices .
Contact MIST by phone at 1-800-UAB-MIST ( 1-800-822-6478 ) or via email at mist @ uabmc . edu .
UAB PHYSICIAN SERVICES
UAB Physician Services seeks to improve communication between UAB Medicine and referring physicians , while also providing support that will enhance continuity of care . Physician Services is available to assist physicians by facilitating the referral process , communicating timely and pertinent information regarding a patent ’ s visit to UAB , and providing up-to-date information regarding the programs and services available within UAB Medicine . To reach our office directly , please call 205-934-6890 Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4:30 pm or email physicianservices @ uabmc . edu .
PHYSICIAN LIAISONS
Our physician liaisons travel throughout Alabama and into surrounding areas to visit with referring physicians and their office staff . As licensed registered nurses , the liaisons are able to discuss clinical issues with physicians and assist in the referral process . The liaisons ’ goal is to maintain an open line of communication between the referring community and UAB , providing referring physicians with the most up-to-date information on research , technologies , physicians , and services at UAB . Our liaisons are assigned geographically and are available to discuss any concerns or issues you may have . Contact the Physician Services office at 205-934-6890 to connect or schedule a visit with the physician liaison in your area . To learn more visit uabmedicine . org / physicianservices .
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