Doctors are defined as "practising" doctors providing direct care to patients. However for some countries (Canada … active" doctors, including doctors working in the health sector as managers, educators, researchers, etc. (adding another 5 …-10% of doctors). Doctors are usually generalists who assume responsibility for the provision of continuing care to …

This indicator presents data on the number of consultations patients have with doctors in a given year. Consultations … with doctors can take place in doctors’ offices or clinics, in hospital outpatient departments or, in some cases, in … patients’ own homes. Consultations with doctors refer to the number of contacts with physicians, both generalists and …

-society participation in policy making not only enhances efficiency in implementation, but also contributes to the creation of more …