Consults
A consult, short for consultation, is a session or process in which an individual or organization seeks advice, expertise, or information from a qualified professional or specialist. Consults can be formal or informal, occur in person or remotely, and may be single meetings or part of an ongoing engagement. The primary goal is to inform decision-making, diagnosis, or problem solving.
Common contexts include healthcare, law, finance, management, information technology, engineering, and education. In medicine, a consultation
The consult process typically involves defining objectives, selecting a consultant, and agreeing on scope, deliverables, timeline,
Key considerations include qualifications and licensure of the consultant, independence and absence of conflicts of interest,
Outcomes of a consult are typically recommendations, action plans, risk assessments, or clarified options. A consult