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Consultation rates from the general practice research database.

Sam Rowlands1, Kath Moser

  • 1EPIC, London. dr.rowlands@lister.enherts-tr.nhs.ukt

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|August 13, 2002
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General practice consultation rates in the UK were higher for females than males. Older adults (65+) showed increasing consultation rates, particularly in rural areas.

Area of Science:

  • General Practice Research
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Understanding consultation patterns is crucial for healthcare resource allocation.
  • General practice consultations form a significant part of primary healthcare delivery in the UK.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in general practice consultation rates.
  • To investigate factors influencing consultation frequency, including age and population density.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of consultation data from 226 UK general practices.
  • Data collected between 1992 and 1998.
  • Age-standardized rates and population density comparisons were used.

Main Results:

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  • The mean age-standardized consultation rate was 3.85 per person-year.
  • Females (4.71) had higher rates than males (3.01).
  • Consultation rates increased with age for individuals 65 years and older.
  • Higher consultation rates were observed in areas with lower population density.

    • Conclusions:

    • Consultation rates vary significantly by sex, age, and geographic location.
    • An aging population may lead to increased demand for general practice services.
    • Rural populations may require tailored primary care support due to higher consultation frequencies.