Le Mali médical
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The admission of a patient in intensive care justified by the severity of the disease, is a stressful situation for his heirs. A fair and understandable information is a major component of the process quality of care. ⋯ Despite the lack of normative information , most family members of patients were very satisfied with the information they were provided. Efforts to improve the satisfaction of families go through identifying the needs of the latter and effective communication strategy.
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In spite of a better understanding of the physiopathology of asthma and the existence of effective molecules, morbidity and mortality of asthma across the world are constantly increasing. International guidelines are not apparently applied. This study intended to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of general practitioners on asthma in Ouagadougou. ⋯ The management of asthma is not optimal. The training of General Practitioners on the management of asthma is essential.