Abstract. In this paper, we first derive specific results concerning the continuity and upper semi-continuity of the spectral radius and spectrum functions on fundamental locally multiplicative topological algebras. We continue our investigation by further determining the automatic continuity of linear mappings and homomorphisms in these algebras.

We introduce a new class of fuzzy open sets called fuzzy $bigwedge_e$ sets which includes the class of fuzzy $e$-open sets. We also define a weaker form of fuzzy $bigwedge_e$ sets termed as fuzzy locally $bigwedge_e$ sets. By means of these new sets, we present the notions of fuzzy $bigwedge_e$ continuity and fuzzy locally $bigwedge_e$ continuity which are weaker than fuzzy $e$-continuity and f...

BACKGROUND Continuity of care is important for patients with chronic illness in need of coordinated healthcare services from multiple providers. Little is known about how patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) experience continuity of GP care. This study explores how women with CFS/ME experience GP care across the three dimensions of continuity: informational,...

BACKGROUND One major goal of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is to improve continuity of care between patients and providers and reduce the utilization of non-primary care services like the emergency department (ED). OBJECTIVE To characterize continuity under the Veterans Health Administration's PCMH model--the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), at one large Veterans Affair's (VA's) p...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Traditional indices of continuity of care typically capture frequency of physician visits but lack information regarding how patients themselves perceive continuity of care. The present study's objectives were (1) to examine the meaning of continuity of care from the perspective of patients with diabetes and (2) to understand the factors that enhance or detract from co...