Quality and appropriateness of uro-surgical referrals at a Nigerian teaching hospital
Introduction: An effective referral system is crucial for a high-quality health system that provides safe medical care. Aim and Objectives: This study aimed at evaluating the appropriateness and adequacies of information in the referral letters of patients. Materials and Methods: A prospective study...
Main Authors: | Rufus Wale Ojewola, Kehinde Habeeb Tijani, Jamiu Oyedele Hassan, Chike John Okeke, Opeoluwa Jesuyemi Akinyemi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.npmj.org/article.asp?issn=1117-1936;year=2023;volume=30;issue=2;spage=156;epage=160;aulast=Ojewola |
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