title: Referral patterns of dentists: analysis and implications of a questionnaire.
abstract: The interpersonal and psychodynamic aspects of the referral process, that is, the reciprocal relationship between the specialist and his referral source are investigated. A questionnaire designed by the author, with anonymity guaranteed, was given to the members of 2 dental societies. There were more similarities than differences in the answers of the respondents in both groups. Several conscious patterns of referral emerged or were evident. A number of unconscious, psychodynamic motivations were explored.
authors.affiliation: Westchester County, Medical Center, N.Y.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Goldenberg
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003729:Dental Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012017:Referral and Consultation