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Supplemental Table 1. Summary of studies examining interpersonal continuity and care outcome; Supplemental Table 2. Summary of studies examining interpersonal continuity and care outcome by outcome; Supplemental Table 3. Summary of studies examining interpersonal continuity and cost.
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- Supplemental data: Table 1 - PDF file, 7 pages, 148 KB
- Supplemental data: Table 2 - PDF file, 8 pages, 186 KB
- Supplemental data: Table 3 - PDF file, 5 pages, 117 KB
The Article in Brief
Continuity of care�the ongoing relationship between an individual doctor and patient�is a core principle: of family medicine. A review of 41 existing research studies found that continuity of care is associated with improved preventive care and lower rates of hospitalization. A review of 20 studies found an association between interpersonal continuity and lower medical costs.