What are the risks when a patient self-refers to a specialist without clinical information transfer per clinical guidelines in the United States?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18665821
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Abstract

Self-referral to specialists without clinical information transfer can lead to inadequate treatment and inefficient use of healthcare resources, posing significant risks to patient safety and care quality.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Systems and Technology Electronic Health Records Systems Hospital Admissions and Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN