A traditional term for all the activities which a physician or other health care professional
normally performs to insure the coordination of the medical services required by a
patient. It also, when used in connection with managed care, covers all the activities
of evaluating the patient, planning treatment, referral, and follow-up so that care
is continuous and comprehensive and payment for the care is obtained. (From Slee &
Slee, Health Care Terms, 2nd ed)
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
all health professionals' activities to insure coord of services for the patient