Factors and determinants of primary care to tertiary care referrals in Singapore: A multi-centre analysis using artificial intelligence-powered large language models
Our study highlighted disparities in referrals rates, patterns, and wait times. Continuing education and support for primary care is paramount. Resource allocation should be tailored to meet the population needs, with further research needed to ensure timely and appropriate referrals.
Authors
- J. Huang
- H. Bauchner
- Sky Wei Chee Koh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4520-646X)
- Si Hui Low (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7273-4646)
- Joelle Lam
- Xin Er Frances Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1060-1956)
- Jun Cong Goh
- Yii Jen Lew
- Ge Ji
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- Nanyang Technological University (SG)
- National University Health System (SG)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338085
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00