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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Acupuncture in Australian general practice: practitioner characteristics |
Author: | Easthope, G. Beilby, J. Gill, F. Tranter, B. |
Citation: | Medical Journal of Australia, 1998; 169(4):197-200 |
Publisher: | AUSTRALASIAN MED PUBL CO LTD |
Issue Date: | 1998 |
ISSN: | 0314-514X 1326-5377 |
Abstract: | <h4>Objectives</h4>To ascertain the extent of the use of acupuncture and the characteristics of general practitioners using acupuncture.<h4>Design</h4>Secondary analysis of 1996 Health Insurance Commission data on claims by all non-specialist medical practitioners for Medicare Benefits Schedule items for an attendance where acupuncture was performed by a medical practitioner.<h4>Main outcome measures</h4>Use of acupuncture by general practitioners and the practitioners' sex, age, place of primary medical qualification, and the socioeconomic disadvantage index of the practitioners' practice.<h4>Results</h4>15.1% of general practitioners claimed for acupuncture. Acupuncture was more likely to be provided by male practitioners, by those aged 35-54 years, and by practitioners who have an overseas primary medical qualification. The socioeconomic index of the practice did not significantly affect the number of claims for acupuncture.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Acupuncture is used by about one in seven general practitioners. Its use is associated with middle-aged practitioners, who presumably have more clinical experience. This level of use by experienced doctors suggests that a critical review of the appropriate role of acupuncture in general practice should be considered. |
Keywords: | Humans Acupuncture Therapy Family Practice Socioeconomic Factors Adult Aged Middle Aged Insurance Claim Review National Health Programs Patient Care Team Australia Female Male Practice Patterns, Physicians' |
DOI: | 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1998.tb140221.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1998.tb140221.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 General Practice publications |
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