Information Referral System in the Health System

Zarea Gavgani, Vahideh Information Referral System in the Health System. Depiction of Health, 2023, vol. 14, n. 2, pp. 161-165. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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Within the healthcare system, health services have been categorized into different levels to enhance healthcare management. The concept of service leveling involves the provision of services in a sequential and adaptable manner. In the event that a specialized environment's client requires more advanced services that are not available within that facility, the patient is transferred to an associated unit at the same or higher level that offers the required specialized services. This sequence of services within the healthcare system is known as the referral system (1). The healthcare referral system facilitates a strong connection between healthcare tiers and the individual receiving medical care (2,3). Patients can benefit from a second opinion from a specialist, access to more specialized care, and enhanced outcomes through the referral system. Additional benefits include lower overall healthcare expenditures, better use of staff and patient time, and lessened "induced demand" for medical care.

Item type:	Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords:	Referral and Consultation, Consumer Health Information, Information Dissemination, Information Services, Information referral, Telemedicine
Subjects:	B. Information use and sociology of information
Depositing user:	Dr Vahideh Zare
Date deposited:	08 Sep 2025 09:22
Last modified:	08 Sep 2025 09:22
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/47124

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