As climate change drives increased intensity, duration and severity of weather-related
events that can lead to natural disasters and mass casualties, innovative approaches are …

Introduction: Electronic referral (eReferral) systems have been designed with the dual
purpose of decreasing wait times and improving workflow efficiency. Evidence about the …

Referral is a dynamic process, in which a health worker at one level of the health system,
having insufficient resources (drugs, equipment, skills) to manage a clinical condition, seeks …

Background: The referral process in acute care remains challenging in many areas
including burn care. Mobile phone apps designed explicitly for medical referrals and …

The reason behind having referral system in Kenya is to have proper distribution of effective
health care services to all Kenyans as well as linking and integrating medical services …

Objective Urban children with asthma are at risk for frequent emergency department (ED)
visits and suboptimal asthma management. ED visits provide an opportunity for referrals to …

Since 1988, healthcare has been considered a citizen's right in Brazil. The Sistema Único de
Saúde (SUS), has undergone development and expansion to ensure universal health …

INTRODUCTION: Electronic consultations (e-consults) may be a valuable tool in the current
era of increased demand for hematologists. Despite the increasing use of e-consults in …

Patient non‐attendance can lead to worse health outcomes and longer waiting times. In the
English National Health Service, around 7% of patients who are referred by their general …

Publicly insured children needing referral to mental health (MH) services often do not access
or receive services. The objective of this study was to identify gaps in communication and …