Continuity of Care: Overcoming Fragmentation in Medical Treatment

Continuity of Care: Overcoming Fragmentation in Medical Treatment

1. Introduction Continuity of care is a fundamental pillar of effective medical practice, defining the quality of care over time through a continuous, caring, and synergistic relationship between patients and their healthcare providers. It ensures that discrete medical events are not treated in isolation but are integrated into a cohesive, long-term health narrative. When continuity … Read more