Patient care and the general practitioner

• Published in: BMJ Vol. 309; no. 6962; pp. 1144 - 1147
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London British Medical Journal Publishing Group 29.10.1994; British Medical Association; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Clinics; Communities; Cooperation; Councils; Diseases; Doctor patient relationships; Education & Debate; Equity; General practice; Health care access; Hospitals; Medical audits; Medical education; Nurses; Patient care; Practice management; Primary care; Primary health care

The role of general practitioners is being redefined in the light of the emphasis on more care in the community, economic factors, and patients' expectations. The strength of general practice lies in the doctor-patient relationship; this strength must not be lost sight of. Specific tasks of the...