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A Rowe1

  • 1Premier Health NHS Trust, Lichfield, Staffordshire.

Nursing Times
|March 6, 1999
PubMed
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Primary care groups aim for collaboration between general practitioners (GPs) and community nurses. However, unequal representation and attitudes hinder true equality in these primary care collaborations.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Primary Care
  • Nursing Professionalism

Background:

  • The UK government's vision promotes collaboration between General Practitioners (GPs) and community nurses within Primary Care Groups (PCGs).
  • This initiative aims to collectively shape patient services, as outlined in 'The New NHS: Modern, Dependable' (1997) and subsequent circulars.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine professionalism and collaborative working dynamics between GPs and nurses in primary care.
  • To assess the feasibility of an equal working relationship within Primary Care Groups, given early challenges.

Main Methods:

  • A snapshot survey was conducted to gather data on the current state of collaboration.
  • The study focused on the representation and perceived equality within PCGs.

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Main Results:

  • Nurses have faced challenges in securing adequate representation within PCGs.
  • Significant disparities exist, with GPs having seven members compared to nurses' maximum of two.
  • Cynicism regarding the potential for equal partnerships is prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving an equal working relationship between doctors and nurses in primary care requires substantial changes.
  • Structural adjustments, improved understanding, and shifts in attitudes among both professions are essential for true collaboration.