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Many studies have reported extensive evidence of the advantages of primary care in terms of cost, health outcomes, and quality of care. However, primary care in South Korea has continuously...
BACKGROUND: Due to the limited medical resources, effectiveness, efficiency, and equity has become the main issue of health care system reform in the developed countries, which has lead to the...
Primary care physicians who can deliver high quality primary care services are essential for strengthening the primary health care system. In Korea, primary care was regarded as substandard services practiced...
BACKGROUND: This study aims to find the direction of health care and health insurance system reform to strengthen primary care in Korea.
METHODS: A comparative analysis was performed on health care...
Primary care is an essential part of a whole health system. It is the first contact point for medical care in the community, where many people are likely to obtain...
Lively discussion has been underway regarding primary care in South Korea as an alternative medical policy in the face of rising medical costs and health care disparities. However, the lack...
Primary health care providers play a critical role in maintaining public health, and the appropriate use of pharmaceutical products is one of the major parts of their practice. This series...