Proceeding from the analysis of the organization of reception of patients in 4 city polyclinics having 104 therapeutic sectors, the study demonstrated decrease of the amount and breach of continuity of medical care rendered to the residents of the sectors where doctors were absent during the reception. It was proposed to appraise and monitor the work of sector physicians during their reception of patients through a complex indicator of intensity of consultation rates at other medical sectors. The introduced system of extra payment of physicians and paramedical staff for reception of patients from other sectors where the sector physician was absent could raise continuity of care and eliminate patients' complaints and discontent of medical workers.