Unnecessary Hospital Visits Examined in Istanbul

While examining the situations of individuals who made excessive hospital visits without actual need in Istanbul, it was determined that a citizen suffering from COPD and anxiety applied to the hospital 337 times in one year.

Examination of Excessive Visits

Striking examples regarding unnecessary hospital applications in Istanbul were shared with the public. Authorities stated that the situation of individuals who applied to doctors hundreds of times within a year was investigated in detail.

The Case in Okmeydanı and the Process

The case of a citizen who applied to Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 316 times in a year was shared. It was stated that this person went to the emergency department due to anxiety and fear of hypertension, and thanks to the support of physicians and psychologists, the visits were reduced to once a month or every two months.

Patient Who Applied to Hospital 337 Times

It was recorded that another patient, who experienced shortness of breath due to COPD and could not manage their anxiety, felt the need to apply to the hospital 337 times in a year. It was emphasized that this situation tires both the healthcare system and the patient themselves.

Emphasis on Family Medicine

Authorities drew attention to the importance of citizens applying primarily to family physicians in order to cope more effectively with the health concerns and fears they experience.