How people with chronic illnesses view their care in general practice: a qualitative study
The Medical Journal of AustraliaPublished 1 July 2004
Fernando A Infante, Judith Proudfoot, Gawaine Powell Davies, Mark Harris, Tanya Bubner, Chris H Holton
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SJR quartileQ1
SJR score1.51
SNIP1.48
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The perceptions of patients with chronic conditions about the nature and quality of their care in general practice are explored in this study.
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GPs should consider the amount of time they spend with chronically ill patients, and their interpersonal skills and understanding of patients' needs. They need to be better informed about the benefits of patient self-management and consumer organisations, and to incorporate them into their care. They also need to review how their practice nurses and receptionists can maximise the care of patients.
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