In some countries, patients cannot see a medical specialist without being referred by a general practitioner while in other countries they can. What are the benefits and costs of each system? Which system is best?

You only need to refer to the 3 or 4 papers that you think are the most important. Use economics journals for your references, for example, Journal of Health Economics, Health Economics, Rand Journal, American Economic Review, etc.

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