Reasons for and perceptions of patients with minor ailments bypassing local primary health care facilities

Introduction: Despite having access to several clinics and health centres in their local communities, numerous patients opt to go directly to hospitals for non-emergencies and minor ailments. Reasons for this include their perceptions of the quality of primary health care services, the attitudes and...

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Main Authors: C. A. Visser, G. J.O. Marincowitz, I. Govender, G. A.O. Ogunbanjo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2015-11-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4413