Contribution of unequal new patient referrals to female surgeon under-employment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.02.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND The literature shows that female surgeons have lower operative volumes than male surgeons. Since volume is dependent on new patient referrals for most surgeons, inequities in referrals may contribute to this employment disparity. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: patient referrals; female surgeon; surgeon employment; new patient ... See more keywords
A network analysis of patient referrals in two district health systems in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czaa138
Abstract: Abstract Patient referral systems are fragile and overlooked components of the health system in Tanzania. Our study aims at exploring patient referral networks in two rural districts in Tanzania, Kilolo and Msalala. Firstly, we ask… read more here.
Keywords: network; level; health; patient referrals ... See more keywords