title: [Hemoglobin, sedimentation and community health legislation. Frequency of tests and fees at the Vaga community health center during 1983-87].
abstract: On the basis of laboratory records and doctors' list of appointments, we analyzed the number of hemoglobin tests and sedimentation rates performed at Vågå community health centre during the period 1983-87. In 1983 the doctors worked on a "fee for service" basis. Since 1984 they have been paid a fixed salary. Individual doctors showed little variation in their use of tests, but there were considerable differences between doctors. The average number of tests per patient was stable and seemed independent of how the doctors were reimbursed.
authors.affiliation: Institutt for allmennmedisin, Frederik Stangs gate 11/13, Oslo.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Reiso
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hjortdahl
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D005251:Fees, Medical; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D009664:Norway
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins
vernacular_title: Hemoglobin, senkning og kommunehelseloven. Prøvehyppighet og avlønning ved Vågå Helsesenter 1983-87.