Knowledge and Practices of Generalist and Specialist Physicians Regarding Drug Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors:
- Paul J. HauptmanPHPaul J. Hauptman
- Edward GuadagnoliEGEdward Guadagnoli
- Elliott M AntmanEAElliott M Antman
- Chris L. PashosCPChris L. Pashos
- Barbara J. McNeilBMBarbara J. McNeil
- 27 October 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 331 (17) , 1136-1142
Abstract
The respective roles of generalist and specialist physicians in the care of patients are currently a matter of debate. Information is limited about the knowledge and practices of generalist and specialist physicians regarding conditions that both groups treat, such as myocardial infarction.Keywords
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