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Consultative Medicine Changed Diagnoses

An internist-led consultative care model changed diagnoses for more than half of patients with complex conditions and modified treatment plans in most.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • July 17, 2026

  • 4 min

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    A Mayo Clinic consultative medicine program changed or clarified diagnoses in 55% of 573 patients with complex medical conditions.

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    Treatment plans were modified in 82% of patients, including medication adjustments and changes in management monitoring.

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    Among patients seeking surgical second opinions, 35% avoided surgery in favor of comprehensive medical management.

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    Patient-reported experience was favorable, with 98% rating the practice a four or five on a 5-point Likert scale.

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    The analysis did not establish whether the reported diagnostic and treatment changes produced sustained clinical benefits.

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Consultative Medicine Changed Diagnoses

  • by Kerri Miller

  • July 17, 2026

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