title: Developing referral systems: a key to survival.
abstract: The authors discuss the advantages of developing a referral system. The importance of access and formalized relationships as components of an effective referral system are described. The authors also identify a series of issues that any health care organization should consider in establishing a referral system and a list of ways to evaluate its effectiveness.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: D'Amaro
authors: S K
authors: SK
authors: Pahwa
mesh_terms: D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006739:Hospital Administration; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States