What Are the Challenges in Achieving Continuity of Care?
Despite its importance, achieving continuity of care can be challenging. Some of the common obstacles include:
Fragmented Healthcare System: The complexity and fragmentation of the healthcare system can make it difficult to ensure seamless care transitions. Lack of Communication: Ineffective communication among healthcare providers can lead to information gaps and misunderstandings, which can compromise patient care. Resource Constraints: Limited resources, such as time, staff, and funding, can hinder efforts to improve continuity of care. Patient Factors: Patients' non-adherence to treatment plans or reluctance to share information can also pose challenges.
