Community-acquired pneumonia – use of chest x-rays for diagnosis in family practice

Abstract Background According to guidelines, the diagnosis of pneumonia should be confirmed by chest x-ray, ensuring appropriate management and wise use of antibiotics. Our study aimed to describe use of x-rays by family doctors and patients following diagnosis of pneumonia in primary care practices...

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Main Authors: Sophia Eilat-Tsanani, Carmel Kasher, Hana Levine-Kremer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01872-y