Map of Medicine use cuts poor referrals

Source: E-Health Insider
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: Use of Map of Medicine in primary care has led to a significant reduction in inadequate referrals from GPs, according to a new study. Doctors from the Institute of Nephrology in Cardiff looked at the impact of a patient care pathway for chronic kidney disease on Map of Medicine. They found use of the knowledge management tool cut inadequate referrals by almost 50% and also led to a slight reduction in overall referrals.

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