Deciding whether to consult the GP or an emergency department: A qualitative study of patient reasoning in Switzerland
Background: Non-urgent care is an important factor responsible for rising healthcare costs and general practitioners (GPs) are known to be more cost-effective than emergency departments (EDs). Objectives: To understand the reasons why patients confronted with a medical problem perceived as urgent ch...
Main Authors: | Stéphane Henninger, Brenda Spencer, Olivier Pasche |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-07-01
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Series: | European Journal of General Practice |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2019.1634688 |
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