Publications by authors named "M Naiditch"

Article Synopsis
  • The research aims to explore how general practitioners (GPs) contribute to equitable access to patient education (PE) and the factors influencing this engagement.
  • A survey of 32 doctors working in health networks revealed that while many GPs recognize the importance of PE, their educational practices can be shaped by preconceived notions about patients' socio-economic backgrounds.
  • The findings suggest that certain dynamics among clinicians can promote improved access to PE for socially disadvantaged patients, highlighting potential strategies for enhancing patient education practices.
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Long-time invisible, the role of informal carers in providing assistance to elderly patients losing their autonomy is gaining recognition. A policy in favour of carers coordinated with that aimed at the people being cared for is necessary, but it is struggling to establish itself in France. Some progress can however be seen with the French bill on adapting society to the ageing of the population.

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Background: In France, the referring GP is responsible for coordination of the patient's care pathway, but GPs appear to have few resources to achieve this task A general practitioner support network (Arespa) was developed in the Franche-Comté region (Arespa)for complex patients.

Objective: To analyse the functioning and effects, of this network on the GP's practices.

Methods: Qualitative research.

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Background: Avoidable hospitalizations are used as a performance indicator of primary care in many countries. We investigate here the validity and usefulness of this measure both at a global scale and for the French healthcare system.

Methods: A scoping study was performed to take a critical look at this concept.

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