1. The rise of in-store clinics--Threat or opportunity?
- Author
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Bohmer, Richard
- Subjects
Market trend/market analysis ,In-store pharmacies -- Services ,In-store pharmacies -- Forecasts and trends ,Primary nursing -- Forecasts and trends ,Physicians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes - Abstract
American consumers are pleased with the increasing prevalence of in-store clinics, where primary care is convenient and less expensive than that provided in a doctor's office, but physicians are worried about the quality of care and the potential impact on their practices. However, this model of primary care can be seen as a potential mechanism for managing a certain class of medical problems, serving a particular patient need and maximizing patient benefit with limited resources. more...
- Published
- 2007