Patients' perception of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care: a cross-sectional survey in 34 countries.
Giacomo ScaioliWillemijn L A SchäferWienke G W BoermaPeter SpreeuwenbergMichael van den BergFrançois G SchellevisPeter P GroenewegenPublished in: BMC health services research (2019)
Generally, patients perceive there to be high rates of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care, but there are large differences between countries. Policies aimed at stimulating personal doctor arrangements could, potentially, enhance the continuity of care between primary and secondary care.