Author/Editor		Tušek-Bunc, Ksenija; Kersnik, Janko
Title		Napotitev h konzultantu kot del odločanja v družinski medicini
Translated title		Referral to the consultant as a part of decision making in family medicine
Type		članek
Source		In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum 15. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo; 2004 maj 7-8; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 155-66
Language		slo
Abstract		The family physician has a unique gate keeping position in the health care system. He coordinates the health services and has the best knowledge of patient health related problems. The majority of health problems can be dealt with in the family practice by the primary care team. Referral to the consultant when necessary is an important decision. Longer waiting lists and higher health care costs are the outcome of rising referral rates. Numerous possible causes for inappropriate referrals are listed. Better physician-physician communication, computerized data exchange and a change in the patient's and the physician's perception regarding primary care will eventually lead to a more rational referral policy.
Descriptors		FAMILY PRACTICE REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION DECISION MAKING