title: Providing for continuity of care: the referral process.
abstract: The optometrist is often called upon to make patient referrals. These can be difficult if the resources are infrequently used or the patient has a low income. An overview of major referral sources is presented along with a means for organizing the information and quickly sorting through the problem.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000628:therapy; D009907:Optometry; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*