CMRlähetettä

CMRlähetettä refers to a medical referral document in Finland used for specialized healthcare services. CMR is an abbreviation derived from the Finnish terms "keskittämislääkäri" (centralizing physician) and "remissio" (remission), though the term "remissio" here is used in the context of a referral rather than a medical remission. Essentially, it's a formal request from one healthcare provider, typically a primary care physician or a specialist in a lower level of care, to another, more specialized provider, to assess or treat a patient.

These documents are crucial for ensuring patients receive appropriate care within the Finnish public healthcare system. They help to streamline the referral process, ensuring that the receiving specialist has all the necessary information about the patient's condition, medical history, and the reasons for the referral. This allows for a more efficient and effective consultation.

The CMRlähetettä typically includes patient demographics, a summary of the presenting problem, relevant medical history, previous treatments, and the specific question or request for the specialist. It acts as a communication tool between different levels of healthcare and between different medical professionals. While the term CMRlähetettä is commonly understood within the Finnish medical community, its exact origins and formal definition are often conveyed through practice and established protocols rather than a single definitive source.