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...
Main Authors: | Shih-Chao Kang, Chun-Chi Lin, Chia-Chen Tsai, Yin-Han Lu, Chun-Feng Huang, Yu-Chun Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/2/96 |
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