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Fever in general practice. I. Frequency and diagnoses.

J R Eskerud1, E Laerum, H Fagerthun

  • 1University of Oslo, Department of General Practice, Norway.

Family Practice
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Fever is a common symptom in general practice, affecting 5% of patients. Infectious diseases were the most common cause, and receptionists managed 30% of telephone fever cases.

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Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Fever is a common symptom but understudied in general practice.
  • Limited research exists on fever management in primary care settings.
  • Understanding fever prevalence and causes is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of fever in Norwegian general practice patients.
  • To identify diagnoses associated with fever.
  • To assess the role of receptionists in managing fever cases.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study conducted in two rural Norwegian municipalities.
  • Inclusion of all general practitioners and their receptionists in the study area.
  • Body temperature measurement for all direct patient encounters and recording of telephone applications.

Main Results:

  • Fever was detected in 80 (5%) of 1610 direct patient encounters.
  • 36% of children under 7 years old presented with fever.
  • One-third of fever encounters were via telephone, with receptionists managing 30%.

Conclusions:

  • Fever presents a diagnostic challenge in general practice, particularly in telephone consultations.
  • The spectrum of fever diagnoses in primary care differs from hospital settings.
  • Healthcare professionals, including receptionists, require awareness and training for effective fever management.

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