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Group versus single handed primary care: A performance evaluation of the care delivered to chronic patients by Italian GPs

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  • Visca, Modesta
  • Donatini, Andrea
  • Gini, Rosa
  • Federico, Bruno
  • Damiani, Gianfranco
  • Francesconi, Paolo
  • Grilli, Leonardo
  • Rampichini, Carla
  • Lapini, Gabriele
  • Zocchetti, Carlo
  • Di Stanislao, Francesco
  • Brambilla, Antonio
  • Moirano, Fulvio
  • Bellentani, Donata

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In family medicine contrasting evidence exists on the effectiveness of team practice compared with solo practice on chronic disease management. In Italy, several experiences of team practice have been introduced since the late 1990s but few studies detail their impact on the quality of care.

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  • Visca, Modesta & Donatini, Andrea & Gini, Rosa & Federico, Bruno & Damiani, Gianfranco & Francesconi, Paolo & Grilli, Leonardo & Rampichini, Carla & Lapini, Gabriele & Zocchetti, Carlo & Di Stanislao,, 2013. "Group versus single handed primary care: A performance evaluation of the care delivered to chronic patients by Italian GPs," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 113(1), pages 188-198.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:113:y:2013:i:1:p:188-198
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2013.05.016
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