[Quality of life becomes measurable. What are the consequences for general practice?].
Research into quality of life in medicine has since developed from a stepchild viewed with skepticism to a major aspect of patient-oriented medicine. Measuring instruments are now available, are increasingly being applied, and can make a contribution towards improving the care afforded the patient.
Bullinger
Monika
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Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie der Universität Hamburg. bullinge@uke.uni-hamburg.de
D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires