People often go to emergency rooms for minor health problems. This is a big issue. It clogs up the ER. It makes everyone wait longer. A solution? General Practice-led urgent care practices. These are near ERs. They help sort patients. Some folks think they need the ER. They want lots of tests. But do they really? Think about it. A small cut or a cold. Does it need a...
The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's important to understand what general practice is all about. General pr...
Multimorbidity, or having multiple health issues at once, is a big challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In the Netherlands, something called "care groups" were introduced to help combine different types of care for patients with chronic problems. But do Dutch general practice doctors really feel they can handle this integrated care? That's what this study want...
Ever heard of digital maturity in a doctor's office? It's not as easy to measure as it sounds. Companies often use maturity models to see how digital they are, but for medical practices, it's a different story. We don't really know what makes a practice digitally mature. So, let's dive in and explore how we can figure this out. There's not much research out there tha...
In Norway, doctors are seeing more changes with remote consultations in general practice. This shift to digital is happening quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on how it affects healthcare organizations and the overall system. Doctors have a lot to say about this, and it's crucial to listen. Remote consultations can be really convenient. They can save time fo...
European countries are taking action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by creating National Action Plans (NAPs). These plans aim to boost understanding and awareness of AMR. However, translating these targets into practical advice for general practitioners is where things get tricky. General practitioners are the frontline in treating infections, but they often ...