[The importance of cooperation in primary health care. Utilization of physicians' services and home nursing services during different degrees of cooperation]. / Betydning av samarbeid i helsetjenesten. Forbruk av legetjenester og hjemmesykepleie ved ulike grader av samarbeid om felles pasienter.

ABSTRACT

A study carried out in the county of Vestfold in the spring of 1989 clearly showed how cooperation between doctor and nurse influenced the level and quality of care provided by doctors to patients nursed at home. Good cooperation coincided with high quality health services, and ensured rational use of resources in relation to the patients' needs. The study showed that the quality and frequency of cooperation between doctor and nurse are of utmost importance for the service given to the patients.