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Patient contact and list size.

L Ridsdale

    The Practitioner
    |June 8, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Doctor list size impacts patient and physician attitudes. Longer consultation times improve satisfaction for both general practitioners (GPs) and patients, but the optimal list size remains undetermined.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Satisfaction Studies

    Background:

    • Doctor list size is a significant factor influencing the dynamics between healthcare providers and patients.
    • Existing research indicates a positive correlation between consultation duration and satisfaction levels for both general practitioners (GPs) and patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between doctor list size and the attitudes of both physicians and patients.
    • To explore the impact of consultation time on GP and patient satisfaction.
    • To determine the optimal list size for general practice.

    Main Methods:

    • The study likely involved analyzing data on doctor list sizes, consultation times, and patient/GP satisfaction metrics.
    • Statistical methods were probably employed to assess correlations and identify potential optimal ranges.

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    Main Results:

    • Doctor list size demonstrably influences the attitudes of both physicians and patients.
    • Increased consultation time is positively associated with higher satisfaction for both GPs and patients.

    Conclusions:

    • While longer consultations enhance satisfaction, the precise optimal doctor list size requires further investigation.
    • Healthcare systems should consider the interplay between list size and consultation time to improve practice efficiency and patient care.