An effective referral system is an essential prerequisite for a well functioning Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) service. It is the link between the home of the mother and a well equipped facility. The study attempts to explore the crucial link of referral system between the primary and higher...

The role of the DPHNs has reduced over the years because they have not been assigned new roles with change in programmes and policies. Most of the DPHNs have training for clinical work in hospitals. Their 10 month training to qualify for PHN is inadequate to develop knowledge and skills in...