Coordination and resource-related difficulties encountered by Quebecs public health specialists and infectious diseases/medical microbiologists in the management of A (H1N1) - a mixed-method exploratory survey

摘要

BackgroundIn Quebec, the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic was managed using a top-down style that left many involved players with critical views and frustrations. We aimed to describe physicians' perceptions - infectious diseases specialists/medical microbiologists (IDMM) and public health/preventive medicine specialists (PHPMS) - in regards to issues encountered with the pandemics management at the physician level and highlight suggested improvements for future healthcare emergencies.