Publication: Improving Linkages and Referrals to the Broader Health System: For Dignified, Person-Centered Care Amidst Demographic Change
Date
2018-10
ISSN
Published
2018-10
Author(s)
World Bank Group
Abstract
In mature health systems, specialty care
systems are well developed but integration between primary
care and specialty services can be poor or nonexistent,
leading to missed referrals, duplication of basic
diagnostics and care, long wait times, and a lack of
follow-up. Forward-looking frontline services will need to
develop stronger two-way linkages and referrals with
specialist networks, helping ensure continuity of care from
primary care to specialist appointments and hospitals, and
back again to the community.
Citation
“World Bank Group. 2018. Improving Linkages and Referrals to the Broader Health System: For Dignified, Person-Centered Care Amidst Demographic Change. FLF Evidence Brief Series;. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/31856 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”