How do general practitioners and specialists value their mutual communication? A survey

• Main Authors: Voorn Theo B (Author), Meyboom-de Jong Betty (Author), Benneker Wim HGM (Author), Kuiken Annegriet (Author), Berendsen Annette J (Author), Schuling Jan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Communication between general practitioners (GPs) and specialists is important, if we want patients to receive the right type of care at the right moment. Most communication takes place through telephone contact, letters concerning i...