title: Simple scale for assessing level of dependency of patients in general practice.
abstract: A rating scale has been designed for assessing the degree of dependency of patients in general practice. An analysis of the elderly and disabled patients in a two doctor practice is given as an example of its use and simplicity.
mesh_terms: D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D004739:England; D005194:Family Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D010551:Personality; D011581:Psychological Tests