Why do patients want to have their blood tested? A qualitative study of patient expectations in general practice
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>General practitioners often take their impression of patients' expectations into account in their decision to have blood tests done. It is commonly recommended to involve patients in decision-making during consultations. The stu...
Main Authors: | Dinant Geert-Jan, Grol Richard PTM, Koch Hèlen, Pleunis-van Empel Marjolein CH, van Bokhoven Marloes A, van der Weijden Trudy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-12-01
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Series: | BMC Family Practice |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/7/75 |
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