The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Defining a theoretical framework for a quality referral at the primary-secondary care interface: a systematic scoping review with qualitative content analysis.
Samatar Osman, Rosie Harrison, Claire Burton, Samantha Hider, Henna Raiyat, Victoria Welsh, Alice Faux-Nightingale
Published: 202610.3399/BJGP.2025.0304
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Referral from primary to secondary care is a crucial component of a GP's role, yet the quality of referrals varies widely. Inadequate referral information can delay patient care, compromise outcomes, and strain healthcare resources. There…
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