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Can a cardiologist self-refer to follow up a patient post discharge from hospital?

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The question posed was: "Cardiologist, Dr Z, performs a procedure (permanent pacemaker implant) at hospital A (provider number 1), but would like to see the patient for ongoing care/follow up at practice B (provider number 2). Can Dr Z self-refer for the follow up visit?"

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