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[Health problems treated by primary care physician].

Y Shiraishi1, K Kayaba, K Tsuruda

  • 1Department of Community and Family Medicine, Jichi Medical School.

[Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi] Japanese Journal of Public Health
|November 1, 1992
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Primary care physicians in Japan manage approximately 100 common diseases, treating over 98% of patient health problems encountered in clinics. Referral rates to other institutes remained below 2%.

Area of Science:

  • Primary Care Medicine
  • General Practice
  • Family Medicine

Context:

  • Study investigates primary care physician (PC physician) functions in Japan.
  • Utilized ICHPPC-2 (Japan version) for disease classification.
  • Examined clinics in urban, suburban, and remote mountainous areas for diverse data.

Purpose:

  • Clarify the expected functions of primary care physicians in Japan.
  • Determine the range of common diseases managed by PC physicians.
  • Analyze health problem types, frequencies, and consultation/referral rates.

Summary:

  • PC physicians treated a wide range of health problems (162-303 types).
  • Consultation/referral rates to other institutes were consistently below 2%.
  • Over 98% of encountered health problems were managed by PC physicians, suggesting ~100 common diseases.

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Impact:

  • Findings suggest that approximately 100 common diseases constitute at least 95% of conditions treated in primary care.
  • Provides insights into the scope of primary care practice in Japan.
  • Informs healthcare policy and physician training regarding primary care scope.