Physician Referrals During Prenatal Care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Referrals are an important component of patient care, and have been increasing over time. During pregnancy, people have intensive contact with the healthcare system, but little is known about the involvement of different physicians for pregnant patients during this period. This study examines referral patterns during prenatal care visits.

Methods

Using the 2006-2015 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and national birth certificate data, we estimate the number of referrals per pregnancy from prenatal care visits with OB/GYN and family medicine physicians. We use multivariable regression analysis to compare the probability of receiving a referral during a prenatal visit for visits with family medicine and OB/GYN physicians, controlling for visit, patient, and ph

SUBMITTER: Geissler KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887992 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature