No-shows to primary care appointments: subsequent acute care utilization among diabetic patients

• Main Authors: Nuti Lynn A (Author), Lawley Mark (Author), Turkcan Ayten (Author), Tian Zhiyi (Author), Zhang Lingsong (Author), Chang Karen (Author), Willis Deanna R (Author), Sands Laura P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients who no-show to primary care appointments interrupt clinicians' efforts to provide continuity of care. Prior literature reveals no-shows among diabetic patients are common. The purpose of this study is to assess whether...