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Consultation length in general practice: a review.

A Wilson1

  • 1Department of General Practice, University of Nottingham.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|March 1, 1991
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General practitioner (GP) consultation length in the UK is short internationally, impacting care quality. Longer consultations correlate with increased patient satisfaction and preventative health measures, influenced by doctor and patient factors.

Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Healthcare Services Research
  • Patient-Doctor Communication

Background:

  • UK general practitioner (GP) consultation times are increasing but remain short internationally.
  • Both GPs and patients attribute short consultation lengths to failures in delivering high-quality care.
  • Consultation duration is influenced by a complex interplay of doctor and patient variables.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between consultation length and the quality of care delivered in UK general practice.
  • To identify factors influencing consultation duration and their impact on patient outcomes.
  • To investigate the association between longer consultations and patient satisfaction and health education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of observational studies examining consultation length in UK general practice.

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  • Review of studies comparing the same doctors consulting at different rates.
  • Consideration of both doctor- and patient-related variables affecting consultation duration.

    • Main Results:

    • Longer consultations may be linked to improved patient satisfaction.
    • Increased health education and preventative measures are associated with extended consultation times.
    • While some doctor behaviors remain consistent, others adapt during longer consultations.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing both doctor and patient factors is crucial for interpreting studies on consultation length.
    • Extending consultation times shows potential for enhancing patient satisfaction and preventative care.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of consultation length and its impact on healthcare quality.