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This is a Retrospective Cohort Study study.

Utilization of acute medical services in general practice: a retrospective routine data analysis

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Retrospective cohort study quantifies outpatient utilization in primary care practices, highlighting acute care challenges.

Acute cases comprised 60.6% of first visits, indicating significant demand in primary care settings.
Younger patients primarily sought acute care, with 80% not requiring further health services on the same day.
Analysis involved 873,732 consultations from 16 German primary care practices, showcasing high utilization rates.
Findings suggest that strengthening primary care could improve emergency care efficiency and quality.

Strumann et al. (2025) studied this question.

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