Non-attendance in general practice: a questionnaire survey

Non-attendance in general practice is increasing. In contrast to hospital non-attendance little research has been undertaken on the topic. The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics of non-attending patients and to determine the reasons for general practice non-attendance, so that str...

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Published in:Primary health care research & development 2002-10, Vol.3 (4), p.226-230
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