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Referral from primary to secondary care
 — older and more deprived patients remain at a disadvantage
Author(s)Moyez Jiwa
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 341, no 7784, 4 December 2010
Pagespp 1172-1173
Sourcewww.bmj.com
KeywordsGeneral practice ; Referrals ; Medical care ; Hospital services ; Deprived areas.
AnnotationOlder patients from socially deprived areas who consult their GP are less likely to be referred from primary to secondary health care, compared with their younger or more affluent counterparts. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-110607001 A
ClassmarkL5: L5R: LK: LD: RN

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