continuity of care


continuity of care

the desired goal of a model of care in which the same generalist physician serves as advisor, advocate, and friend as the patient moves through the various stages of medical care.

continuity of care

Medspeak-UK
A generic term referring to non-disruption of care provided to a patient in the UK throughout his/her care journey.
Medspeak-US
A general term for the uninterrupted management of a patient who passes from one doctor to another.

continuity of care

Medtalk Uninterrupted health care for a condition from the time of first contact–eg, to the point of resolution or long-term maintenance