The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Meta Analysis
Impact of multimorbidity on healthcare costs and utilisation: a systematic review of the UK literature.
Managing multimorbidity is complex for both patients and healthcare systems. Patients with multimorbidity often use a variety of primary and secondary care services. Country-specific research exploring the healthcare utilisation and cost consequences of multimorbidity may inform future interventions and payment schemes in the UK. ⋯ In the UK, multimorbidity increases healthcare utilisation and costs of primary, secondary, and dental care. Future research is needed to examine whether integrated care schemes offer efficiencies in healthcare provision for multimorbidity.