Continuity of care
Continuity of care links clinical information, therapeutic relationships and follow-up across time and settings. It can reveal changing goals and detect problems missed by episodic care.
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Original conceptual SVG · scalableOriginal overview diagram showing four related domains. This is not a literal anatomy drawing, histologic image or clinical decision rule.
Longitudinal record
Maintain an updated problem list, medication history, preventive needs and outstanding investigation results.
Patient priorities
Elicit what matters most to the person, including function, finances, culture, family and treatment burden.
Care transitions
Structured referral and discharge communication clarify responsible clinicians, medication changes, warning symptoms and follow-up plans.
Prevention and chronic care
Risk modification, screening, immunization and chronic disease monitoring depend on age, local guidance and individualized decisions.
Reference and next reading
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