A named GP increases self-reported access to health care services
Abstract Background Continuity of care strengthens health promotion and decreases mortality, although the mechanisms of these effects are still unclear. In recent decades, continuity of care and accessibility of health care services have both decreased in Finland. Objectives The aim of the study was...
| Main Authors: | Emmi Lautamatti, Kari Mattila, Sakari Suominen, Lauri Sillanmäki, Markku Sumanen |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08660-5 |
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