self-refer
verb
self-re·fer
ˌself-ri-ˈfər 
self-referred; self-referring; self-refers
1
: to refer oneself to a health care provider (such as a physician)
students self-referring to mental health professionals
health plans that allow patients to self-refer
2
of a physician
: to refer a patient to a specialized medical facility (such as a medical imaging center) in which the referring physician has a financial interest
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“Self-refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-refer. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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