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Primary care physician satisfaction with case management.

R C Davidson, J E Fox

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |August 1, 1986
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    Primary care case management assigns physicians a gatekeeper role to control healthcare costs. This study surveyed physicians' attitudes toward these new responsibilities and their impact on patient care.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Primary Care Medicine
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Primary care case management is a proposed strategy to reduce overall healthcare expenditures.
    • This model designates primary care physicians with a utilization control function, commonly referred to as the gatekeeper role.
    • This gatekeeper role imposes new responsibilities on primary care physicians regarding patient access to specialty and hospital services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate primary care physician attitudes towards their evolving role as case managers.
    • To understand physician perceptions of the responsibilities associated with the gatekeeper function in healthcare.
    • To gather insights into physician perspectives on managing patient access to specialized medical services.

    Main Methods:

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    • A survey was conducted among primary care physicians.
    • Physician attitudes regarding their case management role were assessed.
    • Data was collected on their perceptions of the gatekeeper function.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary findings indicate varying physician attitudes towards the case manager role.
    • Physician responses suggest a need for further exploration of the implications of gatekeeping.
    • The study highlights the importance of physician buy-in for the success of case management models.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary care physicians' acceptance of the case manager role is crucial for healthcare cost-containment strategies.
    • Understanding physician attitudes is essential for effective implementation of healthcare utilization controls.
    • The gatekeeper function presents both challenges and opportunities for primary care physicians in managing patient care pathways.