Table 1.

The nature and frequency of concerns about GPs

Core issue	Description	Frequency
Performance	Prescription errors, delayed referral, poor record-keeping, and diagnostic errors	77
Behaviour	Communication skills, failure to meet workload demands, avoidance of responsibilities, poor interpersonal skills, and lack of engagement with appraisal	28
Conduct	Sexual harassment, domestic violence, and dishonesty	19
Health	Mental health, physical health, and substance abuse	4
Total^a		128

↵a Total is more than number of cases reviewed because some contained multiple concerns.