[Orientation practices among patient education nurses: A qualitative study with general doctors and patients at a health center in Lorraine].

Introduction: To cope with the increased number of patients with chronic diseases, the ASALEE scheme promotes cooperation between doctors and patient education (PE) nurses in a health center in Lorraine. They observe behaviors of absence, cancellation, and postponement of the first consultation among referred patients.

Objective: Our study explores the medical orientation practices for patients during their first PE consultation.

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Introduction: To cope with the increased number of patients with chronic diseases, the ASALEE scheme promotes cooperation between doctors and patient education (PE) nurses in a health center in Lorraine. They observe behaviors of absence, cancellation, and postponement of the first consultation among referred patients.

Objective: Our study explores the medical orientation practices for patients during their first PE consultation.