Tendency to contact general practice instead of self-care: a population vignette study

Background: Demand for general practice in the UK is higher than supply. Some patients seek appointments with GPs for minor illnesses rather than self-care. Aim: To identify the characteristics of people with a tendency to contact GPs rather than self-care. Design & setting: A national survey of...

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Main Authors: Alicia O'Cathain, Rebecca Simpson, Miranda Phillips, Jon M Dickson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2020-04-01
Series:BJGP Open
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Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/4/2/bjgpopen20X101024