Patterns of primary care and mortality among patients with schizophrenia or diabetes: a cluster analysis approach to the retrospective study of healthcare utilization

• Main Authors: Wang Chen-Pin (Author), Zeber John E (Author), Copeland Laurel A (Author), Parchman Michael L (Author), Lawrence Valerie A (Author), Valenstein Marcia (Author), Miller Alexander L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with schizophrenia have difficulty managing their medical healthcare needs, possibly resulting in delayed treatment and poor outcomes. We analyzed whether patients reduced primary care use over time, differentially by diagno...