A named General Practitioner (GP) is associated with an increase of hospital days in a single predictor analysis: a follow-up of 15 years

A named General Practitioner (GP) is associated with an increase of hospital days in a single predictor analysis: a follow-up of 15 years

Abstract Background Continuity of care constitutes the basis of primary health care services and is associated with decreased hospitalization. In Finland, accessibility to primary care and increased use of hospital services are recognized challenges for the health care system. Objectives The aim of...

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Main Authors: Emmi Lautamatti, Kari J. Mattila, Sakari Suominen, Lauri Sillanmäki, Markku Sumanen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Continuity of Care
Named GP
Hospital days
Health care services
Finnish healthcare
Register-based
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10184-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10184-5

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