title: Behavioural science in general practice.
abstract: Dr Peter Sowerby has written an important criticism of Michael Balint's work based on his understanding of Karl Popper's writings. I dispute Sowerby's interpretation of Popper and disagree with his conclusions, which I suggest would lead general practice into a retreat. I believe Balint made a major contribution to general practice and has helped us towards practising whole-person medicine.
mesh_terms: D001525:Behavioral Sciences; D002965:Classification; D005194:Family Practice; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D011574:Psychoanalytic Theory; D006113:United Kingdom