Does anyone know if, in fact, there is anything "illegal" about extending professional courtesy? One of our physicians attempted to extend professional courtesy to one of our internists in town who very politely declined. He later called back to inform me that this isn't "legit" and told us how he handles it in his office. He said he ended up composing a letter to be given to those friends or colleagues which stated that, even though he would like to be able to provide professional courtesy to them, he legally is kept from doing so. Any comments....does anyone know the "rules" of this game? Karen Kohlruss, BSN RN