On the Bleeding Edge: Mastering GI Emergencies and Inpatient GI Consultation (On-Demand)

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The talk focused on effective GI consultation, emphasizing that a consultant’s reputation is built through reliable communication and follow-through—not recommendations alone. The speaker highlighted three qualities: be <strong>affable</strong> by welcoming consultation, <strong>available</strong> by responding promptly or setting expectations, and <strong>able</strong> to move care forward with clear clinical decisions.

A strong consult request should identify the patient and problem, explain urgency, summarize what has been done, and state the decision needed. Consultants should listen, explain their reasoning and options, initiate appropriate immediate care, and close the loop with the clinician responsible for the patient.

After procedures, concise notes and direct updates should document findings, treatment, contingencies, and who owns next steps. Discharge plans should use plain language and specify medications, warning signs, follow-up, and responsibility for results or surveillance. Continuity is especially important when covering temporarily or signing off quickly.

During Q&A, speakers discussed hospital-based GI practice, coding, workload, team staffing, and coordinating admissions with hospitalists. They stressed setting sustainable expectations, prioritizing patients who need direct attention, and improving consultation culture through collaboration and education.

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Harish Gagneja, MD

Keywords

GI consultation

communication

follow-through

affable available able

consult request

discharge planning

hospitalist collaboration

consultant communication

continuity of care