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General-practitioner hospital beds: a review.

S Israel, P Draper

    British Medical Journal
    |February 20, 1971
    PubMed
    Summary

    General practitioner beds in hospitals are increasing for maternity care but remain stable for other services. Future roles for general practitioner inpatient care may exist, particularly in rural settings, pending further research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Services Research
    • General Practice
    • Hospital Management

    Background:

    • General practitioner (GP) beds constitute a significant portion of maternity services in England and Wales, with a notable increase since 1955.
    • GP beds, excluding maternity, represent a stable 3% of total hospital beds (excluding psychiatric) over the last 15 years.
    • A small percentage of GP beds are located within consultant hospitals, particularly for non-maternity care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current literature on general practitioner hospital beds.
    • To explore the future role and potential utility of general practitioner inpatient care.
    • To identify key questions regarding the location and function of GP inpatient services.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of general practitioner hospital bed utilization.
    • Analysis of trends in the proportion and location of GP beds.
    • Discussion of future possibilities for GP inpatient care.

    Main Results:

    • Maternity beds managed by GPs have increased significantly, with some located in consultant wards.
    • Non-maternity GP beds remain a constant 3% of hospital beds, rarely situated in consultant hospitals.
    • The future of GP inpatient care is contingent on the evolving role of the general practitioner.

    Conclusions:

    • The role of general practitioner inpatient care requires further definition, especially in urban areas.
    • Rural settings may offer more viable opportunities for GP-managed inpatient care for specific patient groups.
    • Coordinated research and development are essential to determine the future function and location of GP inpatient services.

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