How accurate is a diagnosis of asthma in a general practice database? A review of patients' notes and questionnaire-reported symptoms

[摘要] Background: Planned care of patients with chronic diseases in primary care depends on being able to identify them. A recorded label of asthma does not necessarily mean that the patient is currently symptomatic, and failure to record the diagnosis may influence future care.

[学科分类] 卫生学

[关键词] asthma;diagnosis;questionnaires;primary health care