title: [The characteristics of chronic patients referred in oblast counseling polyclinic for medical consultation].
abstract: The article presents the results of expertise of 506 appointment cards of chronic patients consultation to physicians-specialists in oblast polyclinic. The analysis established the social demographic characteristics of patients, advanced cases, percentage of ungrounded and untimely appointments, scope of care provided in the oblast curative preventive establishment and need of patients in continuation of treatment at place of residence. The conclusions and recommendations make it possible to optimize the selection of patients referred to oblast polyclinic and to enhance the quality of medical care of rural population.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Solodukhina
authors.forename: Ye I
authors.initials: YI
authors.lastname: Moiseyenko
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D012426:Russia; D055815:Young Adult