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Table 1 Definitions of terms used in the inclusion criteria

From: Competencies to promote collaboration between primary and secondary care doctors: an integrative review

Terms in inclusion criteria

Definition used

Collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce something.

Primary care doctor

A doctor who treats all common medical conditions and refers patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment. The doctor focuses on the health of the whole person combining physical, psychological and social aspects of care.

Secondary care doctors

Doctors providing emergency care or planned medical care upon referral by another (primary) care professional.

Competency

An ability of a health professional, integrating multiple components such as knowledge, skills, values and attitudes.