Persistent frequent attenders in primary care: costs, reasons for attendance, organisation of care and potential for cognitive behavioural therapeutic intervention

Persistent frequent attenders in primary care: costs, reasons for attendance, organisation of care and potential for cognitive behavioural therapeutic intervention

<p><b>Abstract</b></p> <p>Background</p> <p>The top 3% of frequent attendance in primary care is associated with 15% of all appointments in primary care, a fivefold increase in hospital expenditure, and more mental disorder and functional somatic symptoms co...

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Main Authors: Morriss Richard, Kai Joe, Atha Christopher, Avery Anthony, Bayes Sara, Franklin Matthew, George Tracey, James Marilyn, Malins Samuel, McDonald Ruth, Patel Shireen, Stubley Michelle, Yang Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
High utilisers of care
Primary care
Cognitive behavior therapy
Hypochondriasis
Somatoform disorders
Health care economics and organizations
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/39

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