Trends in low-value GP care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Several studies showed that during the pandemic patients have refrained from visiting their general practitioner (GP). This resulted in medical care being delayed, postponed or completely forgone. The provision of low-value care, i.e. care which offers no net benefit for the pati...

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Main Authors: Joris L. J. M. Müskens, Tim C. Olde Hartman, Henk J. Schers, Reinier P. Akkermans, Gert P. Westert, Rudolf B. Kool, Simone A. van Dulmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02306-7