Health systems: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Health systems

Sample item

What does referral linkage between primary and secondary care aim to improve?

AAutomatic hospital admission for every symptomBElimination of all primary care visitsCReplacement of follow-up communicationDContinuity and appropriate level of care

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Continuity and appropriate level of care

Referral systems help patients access specialist resources when needed while maintaining communication and continuity with the primary-care team.

Option by option

A. Automatic hospital admission for every symptom
Not all symptoms require admission.
B. Elimination of all primary care visits
Primary care remains essential.
C. Replacement of follow-up communication
Communication is a key part of referral quality.
D. Continuity and appropriate level of care (correct)
Correct: linkage supports coordinated care across levels.

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Questions about this PSM question

What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is D, Continuity and appropriate level of care. Referral systems help patients access specialist resources when needed while maintaining communication and continuity with the primary-care team.

Why is "Automatic hospital admission for every symptom" not the answer?

Not all symptoms require admission.

Why is "Elimination of all primary care visits" not the answer?

Primary care remains essential.

Why is "Replacement of follow-up communication" not the answer?

Communication is a key part of referral quality.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Health systems in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct: linkage supports coordinated care across levels.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Health systems?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.