Association between continuity of care in general practice and hospital admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions: cross sectional study of routinely collected, person level data
Barker I;Steventon A;Deeny SR;;
BMJ (Clinical research ed.)2017Vol. 356pp. -
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Abstract
Strategies that improve the continuity of care in general practice may reduce secondary care costs, particularly for the heaviest users of healthcare. Promoting continuity might also improve the experience of patients and those working in general practice.