Referral

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfɜːrəl/

Referral (noun)

  1. A request from one doctor to another doctor to see a patient for further help.
  2. A recommendation of a person or business to someone else, often to get business or services.
  3. The act of sending a matter to a court, official, or authority to be dealt with.

Examples

  • The clinic received my referral for a specialist appointment.
  • I submitted a referral to schedule the next doctor visit.