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Associazionismo tra pediatri: un passo avanti
PAEDIATRIC GROUP PRACTICE: ONE STEP AHEAD
A CURA DIGIOVANNI CASO
Pediatra di famiglia, Bergamo
Settembre 1999 - pagg. 433 -435
Abstract
Stemming from the data collected in 3 group practices, the advantages and problems of
paediatric group practice are discussed. Group pratice can substantially reduce spontaneous
referrals to hospital emergency departments and hospital admissions, and favour
appropriateness and continuity of care also during weekends. Models of group practice
may vary according to local and personal needs, but usually imply a more easy and continuous
access to the paediatric office, greater utilization of nurse professionals and of the
office laboratory, greater opportunities for continuous education and stimuli to tackle new
and emerging problems in child health. Health authorities and professional organizations
should provide administrative and financial incentives to support the development of paediatric
group practice in Italy.
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