Background Very few studies have reported cancer outcomes of patients referred through
different routes, despite the prominence of current UK cancer urgent referral guidance. Aim …

BACKGROUND: Patients who attend frequently may present a problem for general practitioners
(GPs) in several ways. The frequency of patients' consulting, comparisons between …

Background Portfolios are increasingly advocated in medical education. Qualitative studies
have suggested their value in stimulating experiential learning, promoting deep learning and …

BACKGROUND: Common mental health problems account for up to 40% of all general
practitioner (GP) consultations. Patients have limited access to evidence-based psychological …

Continuity of care is widely regarded as a core value of primary care. The objective of this
article is to explore the literature about the concept of continuity of care focusing on factors that …

Background Continuity of care is fundamental to general practice and type 2 diabetes is a
common chronic disease with major health and social impacts. Nevertheless continuity, as …

Background The UK urgent cancer referral guidance was introduced between 1999–2000.
There is a dearth of literature relating to the effectiveness in detecting cancer of urgent …

This key planning textbook on designing healthy and sustainable communities informs planners
about community life and the processes of planning and equips them with the essential …

BACKGROUND: Much is still unknown about the consultation behaviour of frequent attenders,
including why they consult as often as they do and why they consult in the patterns that …

Background In 2001, a white paper set out a commitment to ensure that people with a
learning disability receive equal access to health services, with an expectation that general …