RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Do GPs have the techniques for 'watchful waiting' in glue ear? JF British Journal of General Practice JO Br J Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 1079 OP 1080 VO 48 IS 428 A1 K Bennett A1 J Higson A1 M Haggard YR 1998 UL http://bjgp.org/content/48/428/1079.abstract AB 'Watchful waiting' for glue ear in children within primary care as a precursor or alternative to surgery is one of the increasing pressures on general practitioners (GPs) to limit outpatient referrals. An equipment survey questions whether primary care is properly equipped to 'watch', given the limited access to audiological equipment that might objectively underpin a decision on when 'waiting' should end.