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Table 2 Differences and similarities between informants with and without family doctors

From: A qualitative study of the views of patients with long-term conditions on family doctors in Hong Kong

 

Family doctor group (n = 10)

No family doctor group (n = 18)

Knowledge of family doctor model of care

√√√

√√

Family doctor can only be in private sector

√√√

√√√

Family doctor can be TCM doctor

√√√

√√√

Chronic disease management best done in public sector

√√√

√√√

Family doctor offers holistic care and therapeutic relationship

√√√

√

Family doctor is essential to health needs

√√√

XXX

Family doctor is costly

√

√√√

Choice and quality key issues

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