ArticleBMC rheumatology2019
Quality and continuity of information between primary care physicians and rheumatologists.
Article in BMC rheumatology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
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- First contact physiotherapists: are they able to reduce the burden on rheumatology services? A critical review of the evidence base.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2024Review
- Machine learning-based improvement of an online rheumatology referral and triage system.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Pregnancy and parenting experiences of women with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Improving osteoarthritis management in primary healthcare: results from a quasi-experimental study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- Rheumatologists' Acceptance of Patient Referrals from Physical Therapists.Healthcare policy = Politiques de sante · 2020Article
- Effectiveness of the use of an algorithm in the diagnostic approach of joint pain patients by primary care physicians.Rheumatology international · 2020Article
- Future Directions of Rheumatology Training According to Saudi Vision 2030: Recommendations From a Saudi Experts Meeting.Open access rheumatology : research and reviews · 2020Article
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
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8 authors.
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Abstract
backgroundGood communication is central to a high-quality consultation process. We assessed the quality of referral information from primary care physicians (PCPs) to rheumatologists and the quality and timeliness of consultation letters from rheumatologists back to PCPs.
methodsWe sampled referral letters between 2000 and 2013 from 168 PCPs and performed a retrospective chart review of 2430 patients referred to 146 rheumatologists. We assessed the completeness and timeliness of referral and consultation letters.
resultsOsteoarthritis (
conclusionWe 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.
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