Term information

Term: continuity of care

Term details for 'continuity of care'

An individual having their care well coordinated by a number of different professionals or seeing the same care professional every time they have an appointment. Important if you have long-term conditions or complex needs that require a range of health, care and support arrangements. Term introduced October 2014.

Broader terms
health care, social care
Related terms
service transitions

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