title: [Structure and functioning of otorhinolaryngology specialized care in a hierarchical area].
abstract: The basis and the objectives of attention to patients of our specialty are studied within a hierarchical area, showing that paying more attention to the proximity of the patients residence and being integrated into the hospital setting achieves the best use of technical and human resources which leads to better medical care.
authors.affiliation: Servicio ORL, Hospital Nuestra Señora de Valme, Sevilla.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Nieto Cortijo
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Solanellas Soler
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pina Valderas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: López Collantes
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006761:Hospitals; D010036:Otolaryngology; D013030:Spain
vernacular_title: Estructura y funcionamiento de la atención especializada de otorrinolaringología en área jerarquizada.