referrals

1. a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional groupExamples: "the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones"Synonyms: referral

2. a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referredExamples: "the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist"Synonyms: referral

3. the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)Synonyms: referral