11. As presented by the health minister last week, its primary function is to ensure better continuity of care . 12. Of course, we feel the more we have them in all three, the better continuity of care is. 13. Continuity of care ensures that children have one consistent caregiver instead of multiple caregivers over a long period of time.14. The legal recognition of midwifery has brought midwives into the mainstream of place, informed choice and continuity of care . 15. Seventeen states have laws to insure " continuity of care " for pregnant women and patients with serious illnesses. 16. Criticisms of limiting the work week include disruptions in continuity of care and limiting training gained through involvement in patient care. 17. Finally, the County s weak health information technology ( HIT ) infrastructure has caused poor coordination and continuity of care . 18. "The mentally ill and mentally retarded are very affected by continuity of care and turnover, " she said. 19. _HMOs must insure " continuity of care " for patients receiving a course of treatment from a particular doctor. 20. The Continuity of Care Document ( CCD ) is an HL7 CDA implementation of the Continuity of Care Record ( CCR ).
