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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • General Practice
  • Medical Procedures

Background:

  • General practitioners (GPs) provide essential medical care and perform diverse procedures.
  • Understanding the scope of GP services is crucial for health services research.
  • Identifying factors influencing GP service provision is necessary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine which medical procedures are performed by German GPs.
  • To quantify the frequency of these procedures.
  • To identify factors influencing the range of services offered by GPs.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire on 89 procedures was developed based on literature and curriculum.
  • The questionnaire was distributed to 1,576 general practitioners across Germany.
  • A response rate of 42% was achieved.

Main Results:

  • 42 out of 89 procedures were performed by at least 50% of participating GPs.
  • Commonly performed procedures involved skin, eyes, ears, nose, gastrointestinal, urological, and musculoskeletal systems.
  • Significant differences in procedure frequency were observed based on urban/rural practice location, years of experience, and physician gender.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first survey detailing procedures performed by German GPs and their frequency.
  • Practice location (urban vs. rural), physician gender, and years of experience significantly impact the spectrum of GP services.
  • These findings provide valuable insights for health services research and GP training.