The use of ultrasound in primary care: longitudinal billing and cross-sectional survey study in Switzerland

The use of ultrasound in primary care: longitudinal billing and cross-sectional survey study in Switzerland

Abstract Background Ultrasound imaging is utilized in Swiss primary care; however, little is known regarding the extent to which it is performed. With this study, we aim to (1) provide an overview of ultrasound use by general practitioners (GPs), and (2) determine the clinical indications of ultraso...

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Main Authors: Dima Touhami, Christoph Merlo, Joachim Hohmann, Stefan Essig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Ultrasound
General practice
Primary care
General practitioners
Clinical indications
Ultrasound productivity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-020-01209-7

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