Much research has explored the interaction between doctor and patient in the consultation
and patient centredness has generally emerged as the preferred mode of consultation style. …

Background: Research has identified a need for improved depression care in primary care,
while current United Kingdom (UK) health policy outlines standards for the management of …

Sir—In their excellent article C Thompson and colleagues (Jan 15, p 185) 1 described a
randomised, controlled study of the effects of a clinical-practice guideline and practice-based …

EDrrOR,-While we accept the limitations of the original questionnaire pointed out by Menyn
Gifford, for the sake of consistency we resisted the temptation to update its wording. The word…

This is a well presented book written by a talented group of enthusiasts. The three authors
have managed a consistent voice throughout, and have used boxes and figures creatively to …

… ) and the social approach (Lorrie Symons) to depression in … This is consistent with Symons’
argument. However, we also … depression than in most other chronic illnesses so Symons …

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… Sir—The different approach of the above correspondents illustrated the gulf between the
medical model (Venera Henkel and colleagues) and the social approach (Lorrie Symons) to …

Entering the realms of research can be a challenging experience. There are many reasons
why primary care practitioners may wish to embark on the process: the need to address a …

The prevalence of scar formation following Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination
varies globally. The beneficial off-target effects of BCG are proposed to be stronger amongst …