Exploring critical factors in referral systems at different health‐care levels
Farrukh Jamal,
Abdullah Ali H. Ahmadini,
Muhammad M. Hassan
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundA consistent referral system and patient patronage are the primary connections between the three tiers in the healthcare delivery system. Patients were scheduled to visit primary care clinics for the first time. Subsequently, patients are moved to more distinguished healthcare facilities to receive additional care.ObjectivesThis study aims to investigate the reasons behind patients' transfer from primary and secondary care to tertiary care, as well as the critical factors that influence these referra… Show more
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