Family physicians' sick-listing practices in relation to mental disorders: A descriptive study.
BACKGROUND: Mental disorders are among the leading causes of disability for which family physicians are often required to complete sickness certificates. Yet, little is known about family physicians' sick-listing practices in Quebec. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe their practices, difficulti...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 75; no. 1; pp. 211 - 222 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2023
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