Continuity of Patient Care

Health care provided on a continuing basis from the initial contact, following the patient through all phases of medical care.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): E02.760.169, N02.421.585.169, N04.590.233.727.210

MeSH Unique ID: D003266

Entry Terms:

• Care Continuity, Patient
• Patient Care Continuity
• Continuity of Care
• Care Continuity
• Continuum of Care
• Care Continuum

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Patient Care
Continuity of Patient Care
Aftercare
Rehabilitation +
Hospital to Home Transition
Patient Discharge
Patient Handoff
Patient Transfer
Retention in Care
Transition to Adult Care
Transitional Care

All MeSH Categories
Health Care Category
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Health Services
Patient Care
Continuity of Patient Care
Aftercare
Hospital to Home Transition
Patient Discharge
Patient Handoff
Patient Transfer
Retention in Care
Transition to Adult Care
Transitional Care

All MeSH Categories
Health Care Category
Health Services Administration
Patient Care Management
Comprehensive Health Care
Primary Health Care
Continuity of Patient Care
Aftercare
Patient Discharge
Patient Handoff
Patient Transfer
Transition to Adult Care
Transitional Care