Patients' perceptions of continuity of care across primary care level and emergency departments in Belgium: cross-sectional survey.
Marlene KaramAnne-Sophie LambertJean MacqPublished in: BMJ open (2019)
Belgian healthcare services seem satisfying for patients and easily accessible. However, efforts need to be directed towards improving their efficiency. A stronger primary care level is also needed to benefit the healthcare system by reducing overuse of emergency services. On the individual level, a more enhanced patient-centred approach could be beneficial in improving patients experience of care.