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Attending to patients who do not attend—missed appointments deserve clinical attention

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Responding negatively to patients who miss appointments is likely to further discourage attendance since their absence may be indicative of deeper challenges, write Adam Polnay and Adam Burley

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.r2534

Authors: Adam Polnay, Adam Burley

Institutions: NHS Lothian, State Hospital, University of Edinburgh

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4416945645

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