| Interruptions in general practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18196880 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Twenty routine General Practice surgeries were studied in an Irish urban setting by 2 independent observers. There were 212 observed consultations and 53 (25%) were interrupted. Of this 53 there were 80 interruptions in total, 32 (40%) of which were significant. The commonest source of interruption was the telephone (50%). This was followed by interruptions from the door, the patient's mobile phone, and the doctor being required to leave the room. |
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Authors:
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R O'Connor; N Barry; R Dempsey |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Irish medical journal Volume: 100 ISSN: 0332-3102 ISO Abbreviation: Ir Med J Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-16 Completed Date: 2008-02-21 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0430275 Medline TA: Ir Med J Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 582-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Limerick, Limerick City. rocthedoc@eircom.net |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Family Practice* Humans Ireland Physician's Practice Patterns / statistics & numerical data* Prospective Studies Referral and Consultation Time Factors Urban Population* |
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