Strengthening patient safety in transitions of care: an emerging role for local medical centres in Norway (30 August 2016)

Summary

Patient safety has gained less attention in primary care in comparison to specialised care. Kongsvik et al. explore how local medical centres (LMCs) can play a role in strengthening patient safety, both locally and in transitions between care levels. LMCs represent a form of intermediate care organisation in Norway that is increasingly used as a strategy for integrated care policies. The analysis is based on institutional theory and general safety theories.