Reasons for encounters, diagnoses, and admission rate among emergency referrals at an urban primary care clinic in Japan: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Comprehensive understanding of emergency referrals (EmR), encompassing reasons for encounters (RFEs) and diagnoses, is crucial for primary care physicians (PCPs). Comparing EmR rates and subsequent admission rates can potentially enhance the quality of primary care for EmR practi...

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Published in:	Journal of General and Family Medicine
Main Authors:	Yoshinao Satoi, Masato Matsushima, Hiroyoshi Iwata
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2024-09-01
Subjects:	diagnosis emergencies episode of care primary health care referral and consultation triage
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.704