Continuity of care saves lives. There is evidence that outcomes are improved and it
used to be a core part of medicine. In recent years for many reasons continuity has been
slightly eroded. In this episode I make the case for it and give examples of why it can be
of critical importance.
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Study on continuity and outcomes: https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84
How seeing the same doctor has changed in the UK: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r833
Patient examples of the benefits: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/the-importance-of-continuity-four-personal-viewpoints
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