Patients’ perception of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care: a cross-sectional survey in 34 countries

Patients’ perception of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care: a cross-sectional survey in 34 countries

Abstract Background Poor communication between general practitioners (GPs) and medical specialists can lead to poorer quality, and continuity, of care. Our study aims to assess patients’ perceptions of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care in 34 countries. It will analyse...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Scaioli, Willemijn L. A. Schäfer, Wienke G. W. Boerma, Peter Spreeuwenberg, Michael van den Berg, François G. Schellevis, Peter P. Groenewegen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Patient views
Communication
Primary care
Secondary care
Referrals
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4848-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4848-9

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