What role does the GP play for emergency department utilizers? A qualitative exploration of respiratory patients’ perspectives in Berlin, Germany

What role does the GP play for emergency department utilizers? A qualitative exploration of respiratory patients’ perspectives in Berlin, Germany

Abstract Background While motives for emergency department (ED) self-referrals have been investigated in a number of studies, the relevance of general practitioner (GP) care for these patients has not been comprehensively evaluated. Respiratory symptoms constitute an important utilization trigger in...

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Main Authors: Sarah Oslislo, Christoph Heintze, Martin Möckel, Liane Schenk, Felix Holzinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Emergency medicine
Primary health care
General practitioner
Qualitative research
Physician-patient relationship
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-020-01222-w

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