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Pre-Operative Care Clinic Referral Guidelines

The Pre-operative Care Clinic (POCC) is a dedicated team of health professionals that help prepare patients for surgery at Children’s National. Our patients range from neonates to adult patients with congenital diseases. Our care team includes pediatric anesthesiologists, hospitalist-based pediatricians, nurse practitioners and nurses.

How can I refer my patient?

A member of the healthcare team submits a POCC referral via electronic order in Cerner. Specialists outside CNH without access to Cerner can submit a POCC referral via email.

How should I initially evaluate and manage my patient?

When should I refer my patient?

What can my patient expect from a visit to Children’s National?

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Physician Access Line

Need to reach a Children's National specialist for a quick consult about a patient in your care? Call our Physician Access Line at 202-476-4880.

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Reach Out to Your Physician Liaison

Our physician liaisons help providers with referring a patient for treatment, providing referral pads and obtaining medical records. Leave us a message and we'll follow up with you.

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Outpatient Appointment Referral Pads

Children's National Hospital offers convenient outpatient locations for specialty care. To help connect your patients with our specialists, please complete the form to request a referral pad from your physician liaison.

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