You do not know me. I am Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Your case has been passed on to me in your current doctor's extended absence. I would like to meet with you for a consultation at your greatest convenience. Please let me know a day or time you might prefer, my schedule is wide open.
~ Dr. Lecter
Dr. Cox,
A patient of your's, John Smith, has requested I allow him to sit in on a session with a new patient of mine. I wanted to consult you on the matter, knowing that I'm unaware of said patient's diagnosis and the validity of his claim that it would be of some help in the process. I appreciate any information you can offer.