Utilisation and trends of laboratory testing and point-of-care testing in primary care in Germany: an analysis of claims data

Objectives German general practitioners (GPs) either order laboratory tests from external laboratories (initiated laboratory services (ILS)) or perform point-of-care tests (POCTs) within the GP practice. This study investigated the current use and time trends of laboratory testing in German GP pract...

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Published in:BMJ Open
Main Authors: Jutta Bleidorn, Robby Markwart, Josephine Storch, Antje Freytag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-12-01
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/12/e093780.full