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General practitioners in hospital.

J W Smith, J B O'Donovan

    British Medical Journal
    |June 13, 1970
    PubMed
    Summary
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    General practitioners provide valuable inpatient and casualty care at a community hospital, benefiting patients and medical standards. This model is effective for carefully selected cases in local healthcare systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Community Medicine
    • General Practice

    Background:

    • A 68-bed acute general hospital in Tamworth served a population of 50,000.
    • The hospital was staffed by general practitioners (GPs) for inpatient and casualty services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the role and impact of general practitioner-led inpatient and casualty services in a community hospital setting.
    • To assess the benefits of this model for patients, doctors, and the standard of medical care.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 889 general practitioner admissions between 1967-1968.
    • Data collection on average length of stay, average cost per case, and patient transfers.

    Main Results:

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  • The average length of stay was 6.3 days, with an average cost of £44.3 per case.
  • Out of 889 admissions, 96 patients (approximately 10.8%) were transferred to other hospitals.
  • The service demonstrated benefits for patients, attending doctors, and the overall quality of medical care.

    • Conclusions:

    • General practitioner-led community hospitals provide effective intermediate care for selected patient groups.
    • This model plays a significant role in community healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes and resource utilization.