Author/Editor		Kersnik, Janko
Title		Izhodišča za obravnavo poškodb in mala kirurgija v osnovnem zdravstvu
Translated title		Guidelines for the management of trauma patients and minor surgery in primary care
Type		članek
Source		In: Repše S, Tršinar B, editors. Zbornik predavanj 39. podiplomskega tečaja kirurgije; 2003 okt 17-18; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Kirurška klinika, Klinični center,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 153-9
Language		slo
Abstract		Background: Management of injuries and minor surgical procedures are neglected area in some family practices. Aim: The aim of this paper is to present the circumstances in the management of trauma patients and minor surgical procedures in family practice and to prepare draft guidelines in the field. Results: Trauma patients account up to 10% of workload in family practice. Approximately 3% of office visits is followed by minor surgery or other intervention concerning trauma patients. Physicians in bigger cities in practices close to the surgeons' offices less often execute such procedures. Conclusions: With concerted action of all involved parties there is room for improvement in this field.
Descriptors		PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SURGERY, MINOR WOUNDS AND INJURIES FAMILY PRACTICE