Patient referral flow between physician and ophthalmologist visits for diabetic retinopathy screening among Japanese patients with diabetes: A retrospective cross‐sectional cohort study using the National Database

Abstract Aims/Introduction Regular screening for diabetic retinopathy is essential. This study aimed to show the process and current situation of diabetic retinopathy screening prescribed by physicians (internists) and ophthalmologists for Japanese patients with diabetes. Materials and Methods This...

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Main Authors: Noriko Ihana‐Sugiyama, Takehiro Sugiyama, Takao Hirano, Kenjiro Imai, Mitsuru Ohsugi, Ryo Kawasaki, Toshinori Murata, Youichiro Ogura, Kohjirou Ueki, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Takashi Kadowaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Investigation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jdi.14018