2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjhh.2015.03.016
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Abstract: ObjectiveTo analyze the perception of primary care physicians and nurses about access to services and routine health care provided to sickle cell disease patients.MethodsThis descriptive exploratory study took a qualitative approach by surveying thirteen primary care health professionals who participated in a focus group to discuss access to services and assistance provided to sickle cell disease patients. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis.ResultsAccess to primary care services and routine c… Show more

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“…Family physicians and primary care doctors have an important role in providing guidance to the SCD patients and their family members on various aspects of the disease. [ 18 ] Since SCD is diagnosed at an early age of life and the treatment is scheduled at regular intervals, a healthy patient-physician relationship is mandatory for follow-ups. Though both SCD and diabetes patients can be managed by family physicians, studies report that patient always directly seeks help from blood center and hematology specialists.…”
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“…Family physicians and primary care doctors have an important role in providing guidance to the SCD patients and their family members on various aspects of the disease. [ 18 ] Since SCD is diagnosed at an early age of life and the treatment is scheduled at regular intervals, a healthy patient-physician relationship is mandatory for follow-ups. Though both SCD and diabetes patients can be managed by family physicians, studies report that patient always directly seeks help from blood center and hematology specialists.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Though both SCD and diabetes patients can be managed by family physicians, studies report that patient always directly seeks help from blood center and hematology specialists. [ 18 ] Xavier et al reported that the closeness or contact between persons with SCD and primary care physicians is almost non-existent. [ 18 ] The weak bonds are of concern as strengthening the bonds between family physicians and SCD patients is critical in reducing morbidity and mortality.…”
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