Perceptions of primary care professionals about sharing patient care with endocrinologist medium sized-city

Background General physicians in the Family Health Strategy assist most diabetic patients in medium sized-city according to the principles of primary health care. Although in recent yrs. there has been an increase in the number of Family Health teams, the numbers of hospitalizations for diabetes complication continue to arise in the city. Objective To improve the quality of the assistance, without taking the responsibility of the primary care professionals, was conducted a case discussion workshop to enhance the ability of general practitioners in caring for diabetic patients.