It’s okay to be uncomfortable with referring doctors at times. Examples of uncomfortableness could include a problem with a patient, a breakdown in customer service by the specialty practice, or some type of miscommunication. While these negative events are unpleasant, they’re inevitable. The important thing is how you handle it. We recommend reaching out immediately to the referring doctor, apologizing, and discussing the event and potential solutions. Letting referring doctors know how important they are to you and how much you care will help you to overcome almost any negative event. The biggest mistake you can make is to simply ignore it, thinking it will go away. The only thing that might go away in that case are your referrals.