[Relation between continuity of care and mortality]

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Title:	[Relation between continuity of care and mortality]
Author(s):	Uijen, A.A. ; Schers, H.J.
Publication year:	2017
Source:	Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, vol. 160, iss. 0, (2017), pp. D978
ISSN:	0028-2162
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
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Subject:	Radboudumc 18: Healthcare improvement science RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Organization:	Primary and Community Care
Journal title:	Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume:	vol. 160
Issue:	iss. 0
Page start:	p. D978
Abstract:	Continuity of care is one of the most important features of primary care. In this commentary we discuss the article by Maarsingh et al. regarding the relation between personal continuity (seeing the same care provider) and mortality. We raise some important points on the way continuity of care is measured and show how it affects the results. Our conclusion is that the relation between continuity of care and mortality is still weak. However, this does not alter the importance of having a personal care provider. It increases patient satisfaction and trust in the care provider, both of which are essential for a good doctor-patient relationship.