Atencion primaria
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To appraise the degree of concordance in the interpretation of the technical quality of chest x-rays at a health centre between an expert in x-ray diagnosis, a family doctor, and a radiologist. ⋯ General concordance can be considered low, although it is somewhat greater between the radiologist and the family doctor than between either of these and the expert. This poses the need to improve professional training in evaluation of the technical quality of images. In addition, there was unnecessary expense in large-size x-ray plates.
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To compare the effectiveness of group advanced intervention and individual advanced intervention for smoking management in primary health care; b) to know if in group intervention exists an added positive effect due of the group and, if this is true, to characterize it; and c) to know the advantages and inconvenients that the participants attribute to each intervention. ⋯ Randomization will prevent participants will be treated by their general practitioner o their nurse, this can mean worse results than results obtained in practice.
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To know the trends of supply, consumption and pattern of use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in Spain from 1990 through 2003, as well as their costs. ⋯ Over the study period the consumption of NSAIDs in Spain has increased twofold while costs increased threefold. The pattern of use has remarkably changed showing an increasing use of NSAIDs with a better gastrointestinal profile. The impact of coxibs marketing has been moderate.