Quality and continuity of information between primary care physicians and rheumatologists.
Jenna WongKaren TuSasha BernatskyLiisa JaakkimainenJ Carter ThorneVandana AhluwaliaJ Michael PatersonJessica WiddifieldPublished in: BMC rheumatology (2019)
We found that basic items necessary for appropriate triage, including a description of symptoms or other relevant history and results of investigations were often lacking in referral letters. The delay of receipt of consultation letters may further represent a lost opportunity for coordination and continuity of care, and may affect the quality of care patients receive.
Keyphrases
- primary care
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- emergency department
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- pain management
- depressive symptoms
- general practice
- patient reported outcomes
- health information
- affordable care act