Association of Lower Continuity of Care With Greater Risk of Emergency Department Use and Hospitalization in Children

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Authors

Dimitri Christakis · University of Washington

Loren K. Mell · Group Health Cooperative

Thomas D. Koepsell · Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Frederick A. Connell · University of Washington

Abstract

Lower continuity of primary care is associated with higher risk of ED utilization and hospitalization. Efforts to improve and maintain continuity may be warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare Policy and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 107, Issue 3, pp. 524-529

DOI: 10.1542/peds.107.3.524

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