Deficits in communication and information transfer between hospital-based and primary care physicians: Implications for patient safety and continuity of care

A systematic review of relevant data was performed to assess the prevalence of deficits in communication and information transfer between hospital-based and primary care physicians at hospital discharge. It was concluded that such deficits are common and might adversely affect patient care, while interventions like computer-generated summaries and standardized formats might rectify the defect.