Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Apr 2000
General practitioners: their contact with maternal and child health nurses in postnatal care.
To assess the level of contact of general practitioners (GP) with maternal and child health nurses (MCHN) in postnatal care. ⋯ This study provides baseline information on the level of GP contact with MCHN as they provide postnatal care. Although there were GP in Victoria who maintained a level of contact with MCHN, almost half reported no contact in the previous month. Most GP who reported contact with MCHN found it useful. This finding should encourage GP and MCHN coordination to improve continuity and postnatal care outcomes.