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[Differences between rural and urban general practice activities].

Rajka Simunović¹, Milica Katić, Goran Todorović

¹branko.simunovic1@po.t-com.hr

Acta Medica Croatica : Casopis Hravatske Akademije Medicinskih Znanosti

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Summary

General practitioners in urban settings see more patients and have higher healthcare costs than those in rural areas. Patient age structure significantly impacts visit frequency, prescription costs, and referrals, influencing GP care.

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Area of Science:

Family Medicine
Public Health
Healthcare Management

Background:

General Practitioners (GPs) in rural settings are often considered to have a broader scope of practice compared to their urban counterparts.
Understanding practice differences is crucial for resource allocation and healthcare policy.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare healthcare services between urban and rural GP offices.
To determine the impact of patient age demographics on GP service utilization and costs.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of data from urban (Pozega) and rural (Velika) GP offices.
Data collected included patient visits, physical examinations, house calls, prescriptions, and referrals.
Statistical analysis using chi-squared tests to compare differences.

Main Results:

Urban GP offices had a higher proportion of adult patients and significantly more patient visits per user annually.
Urban practices recorded more house calls and referrals, with higher prescription rates and associated costs.
Financial expenditure on drugs was significantly higher in the urban setting.

Conclusions:

Patient age structure is a key determinant of GP visit frequency, prescription costs, and referral rates.
GP office characteristics, including urban vs. rural setting and patient demographics, influence healthcare service delivery and costs.
Acknowledging the influence of age structure is vital for tailoring GP care and managing associated expenses.