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What works: Addressing inequalities in the primary and secondary outpatient interface 

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An estimated 15 million GP appointments are used every year dealing with issues between primary and secondary care. A dysfunctional primary-secondary care interface is likely to widen health inequalities by disproportionately impacting underserved populations. This evidence brief examines the evidence and provides recommendations on what works to reduce inequalities at the primary-secondary care interface.

Published

28/03/2024

Authors

Amy Dehn Lunn, Heidi Lynch, Bilaal Adam, Jenny Blythe, Emily Clark, Serge Engamba, Payam Torabi, John Ford