Inter- and intrareferrals within and between Ophthalmology and Optometry

Inter- and intrareferrals within and between Ophthalmology and Optometry

The general pattern of interprofessional referrals appears to be limited from ophthalmology to optometry, but substantial from optometry to ophthalmology. The intraprofessional referral rate of ophthalmology far exceeds that of optometry. A potential relationship between unused practice capacity and...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of optometry and physiological optics 1981-11, Vol.58 (11), p.939-943
1. Verfasser: Refowitz, R M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Ophthalmology - standards
Optometry - standards
Referral and Consultation - trends
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:The general pattern of interprofessional referrals appears to be limited from ophthalmology to optometry, but substantial from optometry to ophthalmology. The intraprofessional referral rate of ophthalmology far exceeds that of optometry. A potential relationship between unused practice capacity and referral rates is suggested. Referral ethics is discussed.
ISSN:0093-7002
1040-5488
DOI:10.1097/00006324-198111000-00005