Surgical referrals in Northern Tanzania: a prospective assessment of rates, preventability, reasons and patterns

Surgical referrals in Northern Tanzania: a prospective assessment of rates, preventability, reasons and patterns

Abstract Background An effective referral system is essential for a high-quality health system that provides safe surgical care while optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring efficiency. The role of referral systems in countries with under-resourced health systems is poorly understood. The aim of th...

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Main Authors: Desmond T. Jumbam, Gopal Menon, Tenzing N. Lama, William Lodge II, Sarah Maongezi, Ntuli A. Kapologwe, Isabelle Citron, David Barash, John Varallo, Erin Barringer, Monica Cainer, Mpoki Ulisubisya, Shehnaz Alidina, Boniface Nguhuni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Health systems
Referral systems
Surgical systems
Referral rate
Reasons for referral
Referral patterns
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05559-x

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