Title | Physician specialization and the quality of care for human immunodeficiency virus infection. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Landon, Bruce E., Ira B. Wilson, Keith McInnes, Mary Beth Landrum, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Peter V. Marsden, and Paul D. Cleary |
Journal | Archives of internal medicine |
Volume | 165 |
Issue | 10 |
Pagination | 1133-9 |
Date Published | 2005 May 23 |
ISSN | 0003-9926 |
Keywords | Adult, Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active, Clinical Competence, Education, Continuing, Family Practice, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Primary Health Care, Quality Assurance, Health Care, Referral and Consultation, Regression Analysis, Retrospective Studies, United States |
Abstract | There is debate over the types of physicians who should treat patients with complex chronic medical conditions such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We sought to assess the relationship between specialty training and expertise and the quality of care delivered to patients with HIV infection. |
DOI | 10.5600/mmrr.001.03.a03 |
Alternate Journal | Arch. Intern. Med. |