Patient morbidity and management patterns of community-based primary health care services in Hong Kong

Lo, Y.Y.C. et al. (2011) Patient morbidity and management patterns of community-based primary health care services in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 17(S3), S33-S37.

Abstract

Population ageing and changes in the socioeconomic structure affect the disease pattern. Chronic diseases and psychological illnesses are major health care burdens in the 21st century.1 Primary care doctors are taking care of an increasing load of patients with chronic illness.<p></p> This study aimed to explore the patterns of diseases and their management presenting to primary care doctors in Hong Kong, and whether different funding methods had an effect on these patterns.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Mercer, Professor Stewart
• Authors: Lo, Y.Y.C., Lam, C.L.K., Mercer, S.W., Fong, D.Y.T., Lee, R., Chiu, B., Tang, J., Chui, B., Chao, D., Lam, A., and Chan, K.
• Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care
• Journal Name: Hong Kong Medical Journal
• ISSN: 1024-2708