Chest pain out-of-hours ¿ an interview study of primary care physicians¿ diagnostic approach, tolerance of risk and attitudes to hospital admission

Conclusions: Physicians working out-of-hours showed considerable differences in their diagnostic approach, and not all physicians diagnose patients with chest pain according to current guidelines and evidence. Continuous medical education must focus on the diagnostic approach in patients with chest pain in primary care and empowerment of physicians through training and emphasis on risk assessment and “tolerance of risk”.
Source: BMC Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research