Explaining variation in GP referral rates for x-rays for back pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite the availability of clinical guidelines for the management of low back pain (LBP), there continues to be wide variation in general practitioners' (GPs') referral rates for lumbar spine x-ray (LSX). This study aims t...

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Main Authors: Bond Senga, Lecouturier Jan, Baker Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:Implementation Science
Online Access:http://www.implementationscience.com/content/1/1/15