Communication between levels of care: An opportunity for improvement in cardiovascular prevention

Abstract

The existence of good coordination between the different levels of care is an essential factor in the development of quality and efficient healthcare. The primary care physician is fundamental in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and the close collaboration between primary care and cardiology is a key factor in the control of cardiovascular disease. The CAPaCERES project (AP-Cardiology Collaboration in Cáceres) aims to improve the coordination between primary care and cardiology from the perspective of mutual knowledge and the improvement of communication between the professionals who develop it, and with that to improve the quality of care chronic patient with cardiovascular disease.

Keywords: Atención primaria; Cardiovascular prevention; Care coordination; Continuing education; Coordinación asistencial; Formación continuada; Prevención cardiovascular; Primary care.