Making complex decisions in uncertain times: experiences of Dutch GPs as gatekeepers regarding hospital referrals during COVID-19—a qualitative study

Making complex decisions in uncertain times: experiences of Dutch GPs as gatekeepers regarding hospital referrals during COVID-19—a qualitative study

Abstract Background General practitioners often act as gatekeeper, authorizing patients’ access to hospital care. This gatekeeping role became even more important during the current COVID-19 crisis as uncertainties regarding COVID-19 made estimating the desirability of hospital referrals (for outpat...

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Main Authors: Dieke Westerduin, Janneke Dujardin, Jaap Schuurmans, Yvonne Engels, Anne B. Wichmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Qualitative research
Ethical issues
Sars coronavirus
General practitioners
Hospital referral
Shared decision making
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00725-0

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