Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1937. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [157]-[159]).

Thesis (M.D.) -- University of Adelaide, based on a study conducted in the Dept. of Social and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 1973. / Appendix in back pocket.

Appendix in back pocket / xi, 284 leaves : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (M.D.)--University of Adelaide, based on a study conducted in the Dept. of Social and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 1973

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Emergency departments (ED) provide access to care for large numbers of patients who have nonemergent medical needs. More than half of the patients presenting to the ED at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon, were found to be seeking care for nonemergent medical needs. In an effort to provide an alternative location for receiving this medical care, the hospital opened an Urgent Care Center (UCC) a few blocks from the ED. The purpose of this study was to determine who uses the ED, why, and what effect the UCC had on providing an alternative to the ED. My anthropological methodology uses both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Included in the study is a random retrospective chart review of 462 patients who utilized the ED and 183 patients who utilized the UCC. The collected data were analyzed and compared with information found in the literature review. Interviews with hospital staff and patients using the two facilities are integrated into the analysis. My own experience as a nurse allows me a certain insider's perspective which was useful in interpreting data, while doing observation, and during the interview process. Findings from my research show that the Urgent Care Clinic does provide an alternative source of health care to the ED for many people. This is particularly true for those whose usual source of care is unavailable and for those who are unable to find a primary care provider to accept them. The emergency department provides nonemergent care for large numbers of patients, some of whom have psycho-social problems which differ as compared to the general population. Some of these patients have moderate psychiatric dysfunction and/or addiction problems or homelessness as well as underlying medical problems, all of which are barriers to obtaining care in a regular office setting. In some cases, the emergency department provides the best option of available care. / Graduation date: 1999

Thesis (MAppSc in Physiotherapy)--University of South Australia, 1996

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 42).

Seminar paper--University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. / Bibliography: leaves [15]-[16].

Thesis (doctoral)--Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universität zu München, 1939. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-[50]).

Thesis (doctoral)--Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universität zu München, 1939. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-[50]).