1. (noun) a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group

• case

2. (noun) a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred

• recommendation

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

• forwarding

1. (noun) the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)

• remission
• remit
• remitment

1. (noun) the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)

• refer