Network characteristics of referrals for chronic disease patients: results from hierarchical medical reform in Shenzhen, China

Abstract Background The Chinese government has introduced a series of hierarchical medical policies to ensure continuity of care, but referrals remain difficult to implement effectively. This study aimed to evaluate the chronic disease referral network and explore the problems associated with the sp...

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Main Authors: Fangfang Gong, Junxia Luo, Zhihong Wang, Ping Tang, Guangyu Hu, Ying Zhou, Hanqun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21175-4
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