Interventions to reduce wait times for primary care appointments: a systematic review

Interventions to reduce wait times for primary care appointments: a systematic review

Abstract Background Accessibility and availability are important characteristics of efficient and effective primary healthcare systems. Currently, timely access to a family physician is a concern in Canada. Adverse outcomes are associated with longer wait times for primary care appointments and ofte...

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Main Authors: Dominique Ansell, James A. G. Crispo, Benjamin Simard, Lise M. Bjerre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Wait times
Primary care
Open access scheduling
Third next available appointment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2219-y

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