An Algorithm Using Administrative Data to Identify Patient Attachment to a Family Physician

Sylvie Provost1, José Pérez2, Raynald Pineault3

  • 1Direction de Santé Publique du Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux du Centre-Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, 1301 rue Sherbrooke E., Montréal, QC, Canada H2L 1M3 ; Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, 3480 rue Saint-Urbain, Hôtel-Dieu (Pavillon Masson), Montréal, QC, Canada H4W 1Y1 ; Institut de Recherche en Santé Publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, QC, Canada H3N 1X9.

Summary

Administrative data can identify patient attachment to a family physician. This method uses physician enrolment, complete annual medical exams, and visit concentration to define attachment types.

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