ML Vázquez

TL;DR: This article aims to improve the knowledge on patients' perceptions of relational (RC), informational (IC) and management continuity (MC) across care levels by identifying elements that enhance or distract continuity of care across boundaries.

TL;DR: The occupational health needs of immigrant workers must be addressed at the job level, while improving the enforcement of existing health and safety regulations, according to these informants’ work experiences and how these may influence health outcomes.

TL;DR: Different models of immigrant integration in receiving countries seem to condition the health policy approach in England, Italy and Spain, where England and Spain propose actions to address immigrants' healthcare needs while in Italy the development of specific strategies is limited.

TL;DR: Significant problems are revealed in the use of referral and reply letters which may affect quality of care andMultifaceted strategies are required that foster a direct contact between doctors and a better understanding of the PC-based model.

TL;DR: Despite the universal coverage granted by the Spanish healthcare system and developed health policies, a number of barriers in access emerged that would require implementing the existing policies, and the measures taken in the context of the economic crisis are pointing in the opposite direction.