The impact of regionalization programs on patterns of perinatal care.
A questionnaire developed to assess changes in patterns of perinatal care related to regionalization programs was sent to all 505 members of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the state of Massachusetts. Respondents reported changes in facilities, services, educational experience, and referral and transfer patterns. The implications of these changes are discussed.
D002662:Child Health Services; D006176:Gynecology; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008404:Massachusetts; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D009774:Obstetrics; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires