Patterns of ambulatory medical care utilization in elderly patients with special reference to chronic diseases and multimorbidity - Results from a claims data based observational study in Germany

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to estimate the future demands for health services, the analysis of current utilization patterns of the elderly is crucial. The aim of this study is to analyze ambulatory medical care utilization by elderly patients in relat...

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Main Authors: Glaeske Gerd, Wegscheider Karl, Hansen Heike, Kolonko Tina, Schön Gerhard, van den Bussche Hendrik, Koller Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/54