The editorial1 discussing the Original Paper of the same issue, by Whalley, Sibbald and Gravelle2 states that there is ‘contentment in general practice — for now’. While accurately reflecting the contents of the paper you fail to highlight that the latest survey was over 2 years ago. I would humbly suggest that a survey reported now would give markedly different and more negative responses. Management at the Department of Health and in PCTs though will no doubt find succour in your editorial.
I am concerned that the British Journal of General Practice should not have reflected the fast moving changes in attitude that are currently present in general practice and in failing to do so will lose credibility with our colleagues.
- © British Journal of General Practice, 2008.
