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Holidaymakers in a seaside town.

P P Davies

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    General practices in holiday areas face challenges managing patient demand from visitors. A survey revealed holidaymakers constituted a significant portion of patients, particularly during peak season, impacting practice workload.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • General practices in tourist destinations experience increased patient load due to seasonal visitors.
    • Managing the healthcare needs of temporary residents presents unique challenges for primary care services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the demand for general medical services from holidaymakers.
    • To assess the impact of visitor patient load on a general practice's workload.
    • To identify patterns in healthcare seeking behavior among temporary residents.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted in a general practice located in a holiday area.
    • Data collection occurred throughout the summer months, observing patient demographics and service requests.

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  • Patient records were analyzed to determine the proportion of visitors and their contact rates.

    • Main Results:

    • During summer, every eighth patient seen was a visitor; at peak times, this rose to every fifth patient.
    • Temporary residents disproportionately requested home visits, often late in the day.
    • Patients staying longer than 15 days exhibited a higher overall doctor contact rate.

    Conclusions:

    • Holidaymakers significantly increase patient numbers in general practices within holiday areas.
    • Practices must adapt resource allocation to accommodate seasonal influxes of temporary residents.
    • Understanding visitor healthcare needs is crucial for effective practice management and service delivery.