Regional and patient-related factors influencing the willingness to use general practitioners as coordinators of the treatment in northern Germany - results of a cross-sectional observational study

Regional and patient-related factors influencing the willingness to use general practitioners as coordinators of the treatment in northern Germany - results of a cross-sectional observational study

Abstract Background In most countries, the general practitioner (GP) is the first point of contact in the healthcare system and coordinator of healthcare. However, in Germany it is possible to consult an outpatient specialist even without referral. Coordination by a GP might thus reduce health expen...

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Main Authors: Heike Hansen, Ingmar Schäfer, Sarah Porzelt, Agata Kazek, Dagmar Lühmann, Martin Scherer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
General practice
General practitioner-centred healthcare
Healthcare utilisation
Regional comparison
Urban-rural differences
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-020-01180-3

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