Objectives. Little is known about the quality of primary care in Saudi Arabia, despite the
central role of primary care centers in Saudi health strategy. This study presents an overview …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Health care system is organized at three levels in order
to increase efficacy and effectiveness and create justice and also people availability …

In Pakistan, despite an elaborate network of over 5000 basic health units and rural health
centres, supported by higher-level facilities, primary health care activities have not brought …

The development and implementation of quality referral systems reflects sound national
health planning. This review appraised the data on referral systems, in particular psychiatric …

This study evaluates the current status of multiple primary health care centers in Riyadh city
from different perspectives (access and effectiveness). It explores the patients' perception …

Background and purpose: Urban family physician was implemented as a pilot project in Fars
and Mazandaran provinces in Iran since 2012. This study aimed at SWOT analysis of urban …

Objective (s): One of the recent reforms in the health system, rural insurance with a focus on
family physician and is the referral system. This study was carried out in order to investigate …

Abstract Objectives/Background: The presence of PHC alone is not enough to guarantee the
utilization of provided services; the level of awareness can affect the use of these services …

Objective: To estimate the proportion of patient referral and to identify the factors associated
with unsuccessful referral in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: In a cross-sectional survey, a total …

Implementing an electronic system of service categorization and a referral system in
healthcare is a strategic approach to improving overall health outcomes and optimizing …