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Consult Request Guidelines
for Falls/Abnormal Gait
Falls/Abnormal Gait
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
Injurious falls/2 falls per year
Pattern of falls
Observe gait
Consider PT or assistive device
Review medications
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
TSH, comp, CBS
Orthostatic blood pressures
Cardiovascular eval
Full neuro exam
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
Home safety
Home/Center PT
Exercise Program
Appointment Timeframe
2 weeks
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See MiChart
External Patients: Patients hand carry outside records to visit
Clinic Contact Information
Physician: 800-962-3555
Patient: 734-764-6831
Clinic Location Sites
East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center
UM Consulting Physician
Neil B. Alexander, M.D.
Revised on:
09/06/2012