The request for a consult is like calling in a favor. You shouldn't actually expect the consultant to do it, you should be polite and helpful in all the ways your grandmother expects you to behave. At least that's the courtesy I've seen from really spectacular providers. In this week's episode, we not only review the proper etiquette for calling a consult, but you'll also hear some pearls on the workup for altered mental status. BrainWaves podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used to guide medical decision making in routine clinical practice. REFERENCES None this week. (Sorry!)