Max Rady College of Medicine

Term: Most Responsible Physician

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-11-02

Definition:

The physician who provided the majority of the patient's primary care. This may be measured in several different ways such as using visit costs or number of visits.

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References 

  • Frohlich N, Katz A, De Coster C, Dik N, Soodeen RA, Watson D, Bogdanovic B. Profiling Primary Care Physician Practice in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)
  • Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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