Local Health Units in Portugal: The Influence of Chronic Conditions on Inpatient Readmissions
Background: In Portugal, a public policy established the Local Health Units (LHUs), merging primary and hospital care providers. LHUs are expected to provide better continuity and coordination of care, thus decreasing the number of unplanned readmissions among those with chronic conditions. This stu...
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Main Authors: | Óscar Brito Fernandes (Author), Sílvia Lopes (Author), Ana Patrícia Marques (Author), Bruno Moita (Author), João Sarmento (Author), Rui Santana (Author) |
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Karger Publishers,
2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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