Chronic musculoskeletal problems managed in general practice

Aust Fam Physician. 2007 Jun;36(6):392-3.

Abstract

The BEACH program, a continuous national study of general practice activity in Australia, gives us an overview of encounters at which chronic musculoskeletal problems were managed. This synopsis provides a backdrop against which articles in this issue of the Australian Family Physician can be further considered.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Australia / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chronic Disease
  • Family Practice / methods
  • Family Practice / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / classification*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / epidemiology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy
  • Patient Care Management
  • Referral and Consultation