The effectiveness of additional screening examinations for children and adolescents in Germany: a longitudinal retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Continuous medical care is particularly important in childhood and adolescence. Since there are gaps in regular care in Germany, various health insurance providers offer to cover additional examinations (e.g., U10, U11, J2) to ensure ongoing paediatrician visits. However, the que...

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Main Authors: Kathrin Krüger, Anne-Marie Lapstich, Katrin Christiane Reber, Stephanie Sehlen, Sebastian Liersch, Christian Krauth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-03988-1