RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Doctors' attitudes to health centres
JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
JO J R Coll Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 748
OP 750
VO 30
IS 221
A1 Silverstone, Rosalie
A1 Salkind, M. R.
A1 Williams, A. P. O.
YR 1980
UL http://bjgp.org/content/30/221/748.abstract
AB In one Inner London health district many doctors seemed reluctant to work in health centres. To investigate the reasons, 44 general practitioners in two matched groups were interviewed. Those working in health centres appreciated the advantages of pleasant premises and the presence of a primary health care team. Other doctors believed health centres were disliked by patients, were bureaucratic in organization, and involved difficult interpersonal relationships. These were confirmed as real problems by health centre doctors. Thus, reluctance to join health centre practices is based on a realistic appraisal of the drawbacks. Recommendations are made.