Interventions to reduce wait times for primary care appointments: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2219-y
Abstract: BackgroundAccessibility and availability are important characteristics of efficient and effective primary healthcare systems. Currently, timely access to a family physician is a concern in Canada. Adverse outcomes are associated with longer wait times for primary… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; wait times; care appointments; times primary ... See more keywords
Waiting times in primary care depending on insurance scheme in Germany
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3000-6
Abstract: BackgroundWaiting times for an outpatient appointment in Germany differ between insurants of the statutory and private health insurance schemes, especially for specialised care. The aim of this study was to uncover possible differences in waiting… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; waiting times; insurance; times primary ... See more keywords