Characteristics of doctor-shoppers: a systematic literature review
Objective: Doctor-shopping has significant consequences for patients and payers and can indicate misuse of drugs, polypharmacy, less continuity of care, and increased medical expenses. This study reviewed the literature describing doctor-shoppers in the adult population. Methods: A systematic litera...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Market Access & Health Policy |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20016689.2019.1595953 |