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Coordinating First Nations health care: Policy and implementation challenges and opportunities

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores how First Nations-run health systems mitigate poor inter-jurisdictional coordination and health service fragmentation, particularly during patient hand-offs or movement. This study used a combination of case studies, qualitative interviews and literature review (especially project evaluations). This research leads to the following recommended policy options for improving First Nations health care fragmentation: improved information and client registries; standardizing referral, intake and discharge procedures; and, patient navigators.

Source: Summit (Simon Fraser University)

Author: Lisa Marie Nixon

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W66098030

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Cites: 49

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