For continuity of care, ambulatory care providers are more likely than providers of acute care services to rely on the documentation found in the

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Ambulatory care providers focus on the ongoing management of chronic conditions and prevention of illness, rather than the treatment of acute conditions. Therefore, they rely on the problem list, which is a summary of the patient's current and past health conditions, to ensure continuity of care. The interdisciplinary patient care plan, discharge summary, and transfer record are more relevant to acute care services.

For Continuity of Care, Ambulatory Care Providers Are More Likely