Healthcare Utilization and Heavy Hospital Visits in Istanbul
It was announced that due to health concerns, an individual in Istanbul visited the hospital 337 times in a single year.
Istanbul Provincial Director of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner stated that there are individuals who apply to hospitals excessively due to health concerns in the city, announcing that one citizen went to the hospital 337 times within a single year.
Hundreds of Hospital Visits Annually
Istanbul Provincial Director of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner made important statements regarding healthcare services and hospital visits carried out across the city.
Density in Healthcare Services
Emphasizing that Istanbul is the health capital of the world, Güner stated that a total of 148 million examinations were performed in the first 8 months of the year.
Anxiety and Health Concerns
Noting that visits made without actual need can make access difficult for real patients, officials reported that anxiety-related situations are being closely monitored.
Referral to Family Physicians
It was noted that citizens should first consult family physicians in cases of anxiety, and that specialist referral holds importance during this process.