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GATEKEEPING

\ɡˈe͡ɪtkiːpɪŋ], \ɡˈe‍ɪtkiːpɪŋ], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_t_k_iː_p_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of GATEKEEPING

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The controlling of access to health services, usually by primary care providers; often used in managed care settings to reduce utilization of expensive services and reduce referrals. (From BIOETHICS Thesaurus, 1999)

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