The weekly return as a practical instrument for data collection in office based research.

The advantages and limitations of one approach to concurrent data collection required for investigations of primary care in one or more practices even when those practices are separated by large distances are described.

Abstract

This report describes the advantages and limitations of one approach to concurrent data collection required for investigations of primary care in one or more practices even when those practices are separated by large distances. The weekly return provides useful data and is a practical means of data retrieval well-accepted by clinicians.