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General practitioner referral patterns

F Kennedy1, B McConnell

  • 1Department of Public Health Medicine, Western Health and Social Services Board, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Public Health Medicine
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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General practitioners (GPs) prioritize hospital waiting lists and consultant expertise when making referral decisions. Many GPs would alter their referral patterns for elective procedures if waiting times were reduced.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Practice Management
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing General Practitioners' (GPs) referral decisions is crucial for optimizing healthcare resource allocation.
  • Current out-patient referral patterns require examination to identify potential inefficiencies and areas for improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the key factors guiding General Practitioners' (GPs) hospital referral choices.
  • To document and analyze contemporary out-patient referral practices among GPs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted in November 1990 involving General Practitioners (GPs) within the Western Health and Social Services Board.
  • A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 157 GPs, achieving a high response rate of 94%.

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Main Results:

  • Waiting lists and knowledge of consultant expertise significantly influence referral decisions for elective/non-urgent procedures.
  • GPs predominantly refer patients to the nearest hospital offering the required out-patient services.
  • A substantial majority (96%) of GPs expressed willingness to modify their referral patterns for elective procedures if waiting times were shorter.

Conclusions:

  • General Practitioners' (GPs) referral patterns for elective procedures are amenable to change, particularly in response to reduced waiting times.
  • Healthcare systems may leverage waiting time reductions as a strategy to influence GP referral behaviors and improve patient flow.