Independent medical evaluation for sick-listed patients: a focus group study of GPs´ expectations and experiences

Independent medical evaluation for sick-listed patients: a focus group study of GPs´ expectations and experiences

Abstract Background Norwegian general practitioners (GPs) are important stakeholders because they manage 80% of people on long-term sick-leave. Independent medical evaluation (IME) for long-term sick-listed patients is being evaluated in a large randomized controlled trial in one county in Norway in...

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Main Authors: Aase Aamland, Elisabeth Husabo, Silje Maeland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
General practice
Sick-leave
Independent medical evaluation
Focus groups
Qualitative research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3481-3

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