title: Disease and illness. The GP perspective.
abstract: Disease and illness are explored within constraints imposed by general practice. Some differences in reaction to the disease process, as they affect patient management are discussed; including our ability to provide a meaningful service while maintaining a reasonable degree of professional satisfaction and reward.
authors.affiliation: Forrest Road Medical Centre, Padbury, Western Australia.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Gawthorn
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation