Table 1.

Expected benefits of specialisation and personal continuity of care

Areas	Specialisation	Personal continuity of care
Organisational aspects at a service level	Quick clinical decision-making; positive risk management	No fragmentation of services; increased engagement with patients who are less likely to actively seek treatment
Clinical benefits	Specialisation of interventions	Continuity of care
Impact on routine care	Enhancement of clinical leadership and specialised expertise	Establishment of a stronger therapeutic relationship