“…A qualitative study on the surgical management of tuberculosis in Peru identified similar concerns, where patients referred to a respirologist feared that they might require surgery. 16 The authors highlighted the importance of having the primary care team on board to inform patients, given their established patient–provider trust. A standardized referral process would provide opportunities for patient education on hand fracture care at multiple stages (eg, a hand-out given in the ED, in-person education on fracture healing, immobilization, splinting with the HTs).…”