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The extent of interruptions to primary care medical officers’ consultations in the Western Cape

20241 citationOpen accessStellenbosch University

Abstract

Doctors experienced many interruptions during consultations. Their wide range included interruptions unrelated to the current patient.Contribution: This study adds insights from the global south on clinicians' administrative burden. It elaborates on the types of activities that interrupt consultations in an upper-middle income primary care setting. Exploration of interventions to decrease this burden is suggested.

Research topics

  • Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
  • Healthcare Systems and Technology

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DOI: 10.4102/safp.v66i1.5957

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