Which patients with lower respiratory tract infections need inpatient treatment? Perceptions of physicians, nurses, patients and relatives

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite recommendations for outpatient management, low risk patients with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are often hospitalized. This survey analyzed perceptions of physicians, nurses, patients and relatives about feasibi...

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Main Authors: Falconnier Claudine, Thomann Robert, Bossart Rita, Regez Katharina, Schild Ursula, Spreiter Pamela, Meier Sabine, Baehni Claudia, Christ-Crain Mirjam, De Geest Sabina, Müller Beat, Schuetz Philipp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/10/12