Internal medicine residents identify gaps in medical education on outpatient referrals

Internal medicine residents identify gaps in medical education on outpatient referrals

Abstract Background Relevant clinical information is often missing when a patient sees a specialist after being referred by another physician in the ambulatory setting. This can result in missed or delayed diagnoses, delayed treatment, unnecessary testing, and drug interactions. Residents’ attitudes...

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Main Authors: Masha J. Slavin, Mangala Rajan, Lisa M. Kern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
Primary care
Medical education
Ambulatory referrals
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-020-02177-3

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