A Study of Referral System for EmOC in Gujarat

Mona Gupta;Dileep Mavalankar;Poonam Trivedi

No 2009-06-02, IIMA Working Papers from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department

Abstract: Background: An effective referral system is an essential prerequisite for a well functioning Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) service. It is the link between the home of the mother and a well equipped facility. The study attempts to explore the crucial link of referral system between the primary and higher level facilities.Objective: To study the existing referral system for emergency obstetric care in the state of Gujarat, evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and suggest ways of improvement for providing better referral service.

Date: 2009-06-23

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