Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Continuity of Patient Care

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Care Continuum
  • Continuity of Care
  • Continuum of Care
  • Care Continuity
  • Care Continuity, Patient
  • Patient Care Continuity
  • Care Cascade
  • Care Cascades

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9 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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History Note

1991(1975); was see under PRIMARY HEALTH CARE 1979-90; was see under COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE 1968-78

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  1. E02w.760w.169
  2. N02.421.585w.169
  3. N04w.590.233.727w.210

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Continuity of Patient Care. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003266. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003266
  2. Continuity of Patient Care. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65807728