Skill mix in Swiss primary care group practices - a nationwide online survey.
Renata JosiCarlo De PietroPublished in: BMC family practice (2019)
The results from this study demonstrate that while nearly 50% of groups practices have established non-physician professionals, only 25% of practices integrate these professionals with advanced roles. Compared with other countries, there would appear to be significant scope to extent and broaden the uptake of non-physician professionals in primary care in Switzerland. Clear policy direction along with supporting regulation and financing arrangements are required.