Reasons why self-referring patients attend the emergency department during daytime differ among socioeconomic groups: A survey from Flanders

Background: Numerous studies have shown that during out-of-hours vulnerable patients (regarding low-education and unemployment) are more likely to seek medical help in the emergency department (ED). However, little is known about why patients seek help in the ED during daytime hours and if these rea...

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Main Authors: Jens Detollenaere, Julie Boucherie, Sara Willems
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:European Journal of General Practice
Subjects:
GP
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2018.1521388