| Prompt response (within 24 hours) |
| Limit number of recommendations (≤5) |
| Identify crucial or critical recommendations (versus routine) |
| Focus on central issues |
| Make specific, relevant recommendations |
| Use definitive language |
| Specify drug dosage, route, frequency, duration |
| Frequent follow-up, including progress notes |
| Direct verbal contact |
| Therapeutic (versus diagnostic) recommendations |
| Severity of illness |
