Unwrapping the diagnosis of tuberculosis in primary care: a qualitative study

British Journal of General Practice

Fiona Wood¹  Joanne C Davies¹  Christopher C Butler¹  Elizabeth P Metcalf¹ 

[1] Department of General Practice, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales

关键词: diagnosis;    presentation;    primary care;    qualitative;    tuberculosis;   

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学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Although tuberculosis (TB) is relatively rare in the UK, its diagnosis is important because diagnostic delays can result in worse outcomes for patients and expose others to the risk of infection. Atypical presentations may be common, and patients' help-seeking behaviour may influence the diagnostic process in primary care. Little is known about the process of diagnosing TB in primary care in developed countries.

【 授权许可】

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