1. Organization and patient flow in an urban musculoskeletal dysfunction clinic.
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Covington JS and Boyd CH
- Subjects
- Academic Medical Centers organization & administration, Ambulatory Care Facilities organization & administration, Dental Clinics organization & administration, Hospitals, Urban organization & administration, Humans, Referral and Consultation statistics & numerical data, Tennessee, Workforce, Craniomandibular Disorders therapy, Hospitals, Special organization & administration, Musculoskeletal Diseases therapy, Patient Care Team
- Abstract
A comprehensive clinic for treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders is examined from several points of view. This clinic, affiliated with a comprehensive health sciences university and located in a tertiary medical center, affords efficient access to a variety of health care specialties and subspecialties. Patient sources, severity of dysfunction, and typical patient flow are analyzed in order to describe the clinic's functions.
- Published
- 1992
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