Laboratory medicine handoff gaps experienced by primary care practices: a report from the Shared Networks of Collaborative Ambulatory Practices and Partners (SNOCAP).

David R. West; Katherine A. James; Douglas H. Fernald; Claire Zelie; Maxwell L. Smith; Stephen S. Raab

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Laboratory medicine handoff gaps experienced by primary care practices: a report from the Shared Networks of Collaborative Ambulatory Practices and Partners (SNOCAP).

December 3, 2014

West DR, James KA, Fernald DH, et al. J Am Board Fam Med. 2014;27(6):796-803.

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This survey-based study of primary care providers revealed a lack of standardization for the tracking, receiving, and reporting of laboratory results. Even practices with integrated electronic medical records reported the need for a back-up tracking system to ensure important test results are not lost.

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