Telephone consultations for general practice: a systematic review

Abstract Background The use of information technology, including internet- and telephone-based resources, is becoming an alternative and supporting method of providing many forms of services in a healthcare and health management setting. Telephone consultations provide a promising alternative and su...

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Published in:	Systematic Reviews
Main Authors:	Martin J Downes, Merehau C Mervin, Joshua M Byrnes, Paul A Scuffham
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2017-07-01
Subjects:	Telemedicine Telehealth General practice Teleconsult
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0529-0

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