No-shows to primary care appointments: subsequent acute care utilization among diabetic patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients who no-show to primary care appointments interrupt clinicians’ efforts to provide continuity of care. Prior literature reveals no-shows among diabetic patients are common. The purpose of this study is to assess whether no-sh...

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Main Authors: Nuti Lynn A, Lawley Mark, Turkcan Ayten, Tian Zhiyi, Zhang Lingsong, Chang Karen, Willis Deanna R, Sands Laura P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/304