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[Supporting post of applied medicine].
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|March 10, 2001
Summary
General practitioners (GPs) are attempting to define their role as gatekeepers in modern medicine. However, this paper argues that the gatekeeper concept is not a useful or accurate representation of their function.
Area of Science:
- Medical sociology
- Primary care research
Context:
- General practitioners (GPs) are increasingly seeking to define their professional identity.
- The concept of GPs as 'gatekeepers' is a prevalent self-perception in modern medicine.
Purpose:
- To critically evaluate the utility and accuracy of the 'gatekeeper' model for general practice.
- To challenge the prevailing notion of GPs as gatekeepers within the healthcare system.
Summary:
- This paper analyzes the self-representation of general practitioners in contemporary medicine.
- It argues against the prevailing 'gatekeeper' model, suggesting it is an inadequate description of the GP role.
Impact:
- This analysis may encourage a more nuanced understanding of primary care's function.
- It could influence how general practice is perceived by both professionals and the public.