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Consultation length: general practitioners' attitudes and practices.

A D Wilson

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |May 4, 1985
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    Most general practitioners (GPs) desire longer consultations to improve patient care and reduce prescriptions. Factors like doctor

    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Healthcare Management
    • Medical Sociology

    Background:

    • Consultation length is a critical factor in primary healthcare delivery.
    • Understanding determinants of consultation length is essential for optimizing patient care.
    • Previous research indicates variability in consultation times among general practitioners.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate factors associated with consultation length in general practice.
    • To explore general practitioners' preferences for consultation duration.
    • To assess perceived impacts of longer consultations on quality of care and prescribing rates.

    Main Methods:

    • A postal questionnaire survey was administered to 190 general practitioners in Nottingham.
    • The survey achieved an 82% response rate.

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  • Statistical associations were examined between reported consultation length and various practice/practitioner characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • Reported consultation length was significantly associated with doctor's gender, use of an appointment system, Royal College of General Practitioners membership, and patient volume per surgery.
    • 72% of surveyed general practitioners expressed a desire for longer consultations.
    • A majority believed longer consultations would enhance care standards and decrease prescription rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Consultation length in general practice is influenced by multiple factors including practitioner demographics and practice organization.
    • There is a clear demand among general practitioners for extended consultation times.
    • Longer consultations are perceived by practitioners as a means to improve healthcare quality and reduce medication reliance.