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Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers
Published on: August 15, 2019
General practitioners and long-term neurological conditions
1Derby City General Hospital, Derby, UK. jeremygibson@doctors.org.uk
Purpose:
General practitioners (GPs) can have a significant role to play in the management of individuals with long-term neurological conditions (LTNC). This paper looks at various roles and responsibilities of GPs in the management of these patients.
Method:
This paper is based on a Medline literature search using the key words 'general practitioner;''rehabilitation;''long-term;' and 'neurological'.
Results:
The findings are broadly divided into diagnostic, supportive and palliative roles.
Conclusion:
GPs have a lot to offer individuals with LTNC, but recent changes in the way they work, especially in the UK, may hamper their role.
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