What happens to patients when a consulting physician is involved?

When a consulting physician is involved in a patient's care, it is pertinent to understand that these patients may appear on the All My Patients list. This indicates that while they are under the care of a consulting physician, they still remain part of the larger patient management system. The inclusion in the list serves as a way for healthcare providers to keep track of patients regardless of their status in the consulting relationship, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among all parties involved. This enables physicians to collaborate effectively while managing the patient's treatment plan.

The other options do not accurately reflect the process or outcomes related to involving a consulting physician. For instance, removing patients from the list would hinder effective tracking and care management, which is contrary to the goals of multidisciplinary care. Assigning patients to a different facility suggests a change in care that doesn’t necessarily occur with a consulting physician's involvement, as they can continue receiving care at the original facility while benefiting from specialized consultations. Flagging for special treatment could imply a negative connotation or indicate an elevated risk factor that is not universally relevant in cases where consulting physicians are involved, as this varies based on individual patient needs.