Improving emergency obstetric referral systems in low and middle income countries: a qualitative study in a tertiary health facility in Ghana
Abstract Background Timely access to emergency obstetric care is crucial in preventing mortalities associated with pregnancy and childbirth. The referral of patients from lower levels of care to higher levels has been identified as an integral component of the health care delivery system in Ghana. T...
Main Authors: | Anita Anima Daniels, Aaron Abuosi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4886-3 |
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