Continuity of care: a multidisciplinary review

BMJ. 2003 Nov 22;327(7425):1219-21. doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7425.1219.

Abstract

The concept—and reality—of continuity of care crosses disciplinary and organisational boundaries. The common definitions provided here should help healthcare providers evaluate continuity more rigorously and improve communication

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration
  • Nursing Care / organization & administration
  • Paintings
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration