RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 A problem halved? JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 10 OP 31 VO 32 IS 234 A1 Stuart Carne YR 1982 UL http://bjgp.org/content/32/234/10.abstract AB In this paper I shall trace the history of the development of the referral system in Great Britain and comment on the role of the second opinion as it affects the three parties concerned: the patient, the specialist and the general practitioner.