Primary care doctor's perception about the scope of plastic surgeons: A national survey

CONCLUSIONS: There is a clear underestimation of the role of plastic surgery in a wide range of conditions, which may lead to the downsizing of plastic surgery departments in the national health system. It is of utmost importance to educate primary care doctors so that patients are referred correctly and in a timely manner.PMID:37924719 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.072

Source: Hand Surgery - November 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel Baptista Filipa Poleri Rui Casimiro Maria da Luz Barroso Hor ácio Costa Source Type: research