Amhara Public Health Institute: Bahir Dar, Amhara Regiona State, Bahir-Dar Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge of Referral and Feedback System among Higher Level Health Care Providers in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s): Ager Befekadu (MPH)* and Taye Zeru (MPH)
Introduction: A referral system is the interrelationships and coordination of patient
care services from one health care facility to another. It connects patients with health
care providers and ensures that they receive the necessary care and thus improving
the quality of care for the patient through better coordination and management of
services between facilities. However, despite the growing awareness of problems
associated with referrals among health care providers there is no study conducted
to improve referral systems by assessing levels of awareness of referral and feedback
services among higher professionals in primary and tertiary level health care providers.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge of referral and feedback
system among higher level health care provider in primary and tertiary level health
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