@article {Mayer229, author = {R Mayer and H Graham and C Schuberth and J Launer and D Tomson and J Czauderna}, title = {Family systems ideas in the 10-minute consultation: using a reflecting partner or observing team in a surgery.}, volume = {46}, number = {405}, pages = {229--230}, year = {1996}, publisher = {Royal College of General Practitioners}, abstract = {BACKGROUND: Family therapy and the ideas that underlie it have not had much impact on general practice, although there is good reason to think this could be a useful approach. AIM: As a group of general practitioners (and a practice nurse) with experience of family therapy, we were interested in demonstrating whether family therapy methods could usefully inform general practice consultations. METHOD: Two surgeries were observed by the general practitioner{\textquoteright}s colleagues. RESULTS: Selected cases are discussed to illustrate the impact of the use of family therapy ideas and a reflecting colleague or team. CONCLUSIONS: Family therapy ideas can be a helpful framework within which to think about both demanding and ordinary consultations. Inviting a colleague to contribute respectfully could be useful both as a method of teaching, and in resolving difficult or faltering consultations.}, issn = {0960-1643}, URL = {https://bjgp.org/content/46/405/229}, eprint = {https://bjgp.org/content/46/405/229.full.pdf}, journal = {British Journal of General Practice} }