Transmural care
Transmural care
Transmural care (pronunciation: trans-myoo-ral care) is a model of healthcare delivery that aims to bridge the gap between primary and secondary (or hospital) care. It is a collaborative approach that involves the coordination of care between different healthcare providers and settings.
Etymology
The term 'transmural' is derived from the Latin words 'trans' meaning across, and 'murus' meaning wall. In the context of healthcare, it refers to care that crosses the boundaries of different healthcare settings.
Definition
Transmural care is a patient-centered approach that aims to provide seamless care across different healthcare settings. It involves the coordination of care between primary care providers, such as general practitioners, and secondary care providers, such as hospital specialists. The goal of transmural care is to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, reduce hospital admissions, and increase the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Related Terms
- Primary care: The first point of contact for patients in the healthcare system. Primary care providers offer a broad range of health services and treat a wide variety of health conditions.
- Secondary care: Specialist care that is typically provided in a hospital setting. Patients usually need a referral from a primary care provider to access secondary care.
- Integrated care: A healthcare model that aims to coordinate care across different healthcare providers and settings. Transmural care is a form of integrated care.
- Care coordination: The deliberate organization of patient care activities between two or more participants involved in a patient's care to facilitate the appropriate delivery of healthcare services.
- Patient-centered care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensures that patient values guide all clinical decisions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transmural care
- Wikipedia's article - Transmural care
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