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

• Main Authors: Desmond T. Jumbam (Author), Gopal Menon (Author), Tenzing N. Lama (Author), William Lodge II (Author), Sarah Maongezi (Author), Ntuli A. Kapologwe (Author), Isabelle Citron (Author), David Barash (Author), John Varallo (Author), Erin Barringer (Author), Monica Cainer (Author), Mpoki Ulisubisya (Author), Shehnaz Alidina (Author), Boniface Nguhuni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...