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Introduces the concept of managed clinical networks (MCNs).
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Explains some of the opportunities that MCNs offer.
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Outlines the advantages of MCNs for patients.
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Managed clinical networks (MCNs) are self-supporting groups of professionals working together to ensure cross-speciality sharing of patients and expertise. They are a strong mechanism for ensuring that patients receive the care they need in a timely fashion from the most suitable professional in the network area. This short article will explain how they work and how they can work for you.
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Skipper, M. Managed clinical networks. Br Dent J 209, 241–242 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.771
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