Knowledge and Practice of the Referral System under the National Health Insurance Scheme among Medical and Dental Practitioners of A Large-Accredited Facility in Kano, Nigeria

• Published in: West African journal of medicine Vol. 41; no. 1; p. 16
• Main Authors: Michael, G C, Gajida, A U, Grema, B A, Abubakar, I S, Aliyu, I, Omeje, K U, Inuwa, I M, Ajiya, A, Kurawa, M S, Ramalan, M A, Tanimu, S T, Suleiman, A K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Nigeria 31.01.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dentists; Female; Humans; Male; National Health Programs; Nigeria; Pregnancy; Professional Role; Referral and Consultation; Nigeria; National Health Insurance Scheme; Medical Practitioners; Nigeria; Referral; Knowledge and Practice

Studies on healthcare professionals' knowledge about the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are scarce. Therefore, we assessed the knowledge and practice of the NHIS referral system among Medical and Dental practitioners in a tertiary hospital in Northwest Nigeria. This cross-sectional stu...