The referral criteria and minimum necessary information on the most frequent reasons for consultation in pediatric neurology are designed to maximize the usefulness of the first visit, with the same work philosophy as the project. neuroprimary:
- The appointment of patients is appropriately prioritized based on transparent, assessed and previously established health criteria, in a specific time frame:
- Urgent (attention in less than 24 hours)
- High resolution (service in less than 1 week)
- Preferential (service in less than 1 month).
- Ordinary (care in less than 3 months).
- Guaranteeing that at the appointment all the critical elements can be available to be able to make an adequate clinical judgment, which avoids delay and the diagnostic odyssey.
The most frequent reasons for consultation, guided by clinical problem (not by diagnosis), are: