A primary care physician is utilizing a PACS system to communicate and coordinate the transfer of information with an orthopedic surgeon in preparation for a surgical consult and eventual transfer to a rehabilitation hospital. This coordination is referred to as:

A. continuity of care.
B. sharing of patient information.
C. coordination of care.
D. all of these.

Answer: A

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