Causes of outpatient dropouts in the dispensary care of a chest clinic
Zaumseil, I.; Manger, R.
Zeitschrift für Erkrankungen der Atmungsorgane 143(1): 70-76
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0303-657X PMID: 1210411 Document Number: 87572
An investigation was made to point out, why 397 of total 2773 patients with 5524 consultations failed the fixed next consultation. 29 patients had died meanwhile. A special invitation was necessary in 368 (= 13%) of 2744 patients. The further behaviour of these patients after suitable advice and the importance of the diagnosis of their diseases in this connection were investigated. Failing of the patients can be diminished by systematical instructions.