Abstract

CASAS GROSS, Sandra et al. Quality of the propanolol prescription in "Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay" health area. MEDISAN [online]. 2010, vol.14, n.9, pp. 2079-2084. ISSN 1029-3019.

A descriptive and cross sectional study of all patients that were prescribed propanolol, independently of the age, sex, race and indication was carried out, in order to evaluate the quality of the prescription for this medication by doctors (endocrinologist, neurologist and cardiologist) who worked in "Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay" health area from Santiago de Cuba. The specialists in Comprehensive General Medicine had the worst results regarding inappropriate prescription during the process, contrary to what professionals from the neurology and internal medicine specialities do. The evaluation of the satisfaction results for the health providers was inappropriate and that of the users was appropriate.

Keywords : prescription of medications; propanolol; quality of health care; primary health care.

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