Continuity in general practice as predictor of mortality, acute hospitalisation, and use of out-of-hours care: a registry-based observational study in Norway

Continuity, usually considered a quality aspect of primary care, is under pressure in Norway, and elsewhere. To analyse the association between longitudinal continuity with a named regular general practitioner (RGP) and use of out-of-hours (OOH) services, acute hospital admission, and mortality. Reg...

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Published in:	British journal of general practice Vol. 72; no. 715; p. e84
Main Authors:	Sandvik, Hogne, Hetlevik, Øystein, Blinkenberg, Jesper, Hunskaar, Steinar
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.02.2022
Subjects:	After-Hours Care General Practice Hospitalization Humans Norway - epidemiology Registries Norway emergency medical services family practice Norway continuity of patient care general practice mortality hospitalisation
ISSN:	1478-5242, 1478-5242
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