Characteristics of Frequent Attenders Compared with Non-Frequent Attenders in Primary Care: Study of Remote Communities in Taiwan

Characteristics of Frequent Attenders Compared with Non-Frequent Attenders in Primary Care: Study of Remote Communities in Taiwan

Frequent attenders (FAs) have an impact on the medical resources and the quality of care. In Taiwan, the characteristics of FAs remain unclear in primary care. Outpatient data were screened from a central clinic within six surrounding fishing villages in northeastern Taiwan in 2017. FAs were defined...

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Main Authors: Shih-Chao Kang, Chun-Chi Lin, Chia-Chen Tsai, Yin-Han Lu, Chun-Feng Huang, Yu-Chun Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
community medicine
family medicine
frequent attendance
ICD-10 code
primary care
Taiwan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/2/96

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