What is referring physician type in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: referring physician type

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Classification of a referring physician for example, general practitioner, pediatrician.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Referring physician type is a feature in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system that allows healthcare providers to assign a type to a referring physician. This type can be used to identify the specialty of the referring physician, such as general practitioner, specialist, or other. This information can then be used to determine the appropriate treatment for the patient. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to assign a referring physician type, healthcare providers must first enter the referring physician’s information into the system. Once this is done, they can select the appropriate type from a drop-down menu. This type will then be associated with the referring physician’s record and can be used to determine the appropriate treatment for the patient. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the correct referring physician type is selected in order to ensure that the patient receives the most appropriate treatment. Additionally, it is important to keep this information up-to-date in order to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Referring physician type is just one of many features available in IS-H SAP for Healthcare. Other features include patient scheduling, medical billing, and electronic health records.