Term: Regular Source of Care (RSOC)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The physician most frequently visited by a patient; provides a measure of continuity of care.

Related concepts 

• Regular Source of Care (RSOC)

Related terms 

• Continuity Of Care (COC) (Ambulatory)

References 

• Mustard CA, Mayer T, Black C, Postl B. Continuity of pediatric ambulatory care in a universally insured population. Pediatrics 1996;98(6 Pt 1):1028-1034. [Abstract] (View)