Fever Phobia as a Reason for Pediatric Emergency Department Visits: Does the Primary Care Physician Make a Difference?

Background Fever is a source of considerable parental anxiety. Numerous studies have also confirmed similar anxiety among health care workers. This study analyzed caregiver knowledge of fever, and beliefs concerning children with a febrile illness, with an emphasis on the referring physician. Meth...

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Main Authors: Erella Elkon-Tamir, Ayelet Rimon, Dennis Scolnik, Miguel Glatstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rambam Health Care Campus 2017-01-01
Series:Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://rmmj.org.il/Pages/ArticleHTM.aspx?manuId=670