ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2024
Patients' experiences of GP consultations following the introduction of the new GP contract in Scotland: a cross-sectional survey.
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Abstract
backgroundThe new Scottish GP contract commenced in April 2018 with a stated aim of mitigating health inequalities.
aimTo determine the health characteristics and experiences of patients consulting GPs in deprived urban (DU), affluent urban (AU), and remote and rural (RR) areas of Scotland. DESIGN AND
settingIn 2022, a postal survey of a random sample of adult patients from 12 practices who had consulted a GP within the previous 30 days was undertaken.
methodPatient characteristics and consultation experiences in the three areas (DU, AU, RR) were evaluated using validated measures including the Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) Measure and Patient Enablement Instrument (PEI).
resultsIn total, 1053 responses were received. In DU areas, multimorbidity was more common (78% versus 58% AU versus 68% RR,
conclusionFour years after the start of the new GP contract in Scotland, patients' experiences of GP consultations suggest that the inverse care law persists.
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