RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The role of context in primary care JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 547 OP 550 VO 34 IS 267 A1 Cecil G. Helman YR 1984 UL http://bjgp.org/content/34/267/547.abstract AB All doctor—patient interactions take place in a specific context—a particular physical, social or cultural setting. The important role of these contexts in doctor—patient communication, diagnosis and treatment is discussed, with reference to both hospital medicine and general practice.