Journal of general internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Quality of care for cardiovascular disease-related conditions in patients with and without mental disorders.
We compared the quality of care for cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related risk factors for patients diagnosed with and without mental disorders. ⋯ Quality of care for major chronic conditions associated with premature CVD-related mortality is suboptimal for VA patients with SMI, especially for procedures requiring care by a specialist.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The impact of consumer-directed health plans and patient socioeconomic status on physician recommendations for colorectal cancer screening.
Consumer-directed health plans are increasingly common, yet little is known about their impact on physician decision-making and preventive service use. ⋯ Patient SES and deductible-level affect physician recommendations for preventive care. Coverage of preventive services and funds in medical savings accounts may help to mitigate the impact of high-deductibles and SES on inappropriate recommendations.