General practitioners' views on a mental health service.
OBJECTIVE
This study set out to investigate general practitioners (GPs) views on a Mental Health Service. It seeks their views on how well the Trust is providing those services and suggestions for change and development of the service.


BACKGROUND
GPs are not generally regarded as consumers of services. This survey looks at GPs as both purchasers and consumers of the services provided by a NHS Trust.


METHODS
A short survey questionnaire which addressed the major services offered was sent to all GPs in the Grampian region. The data were analysed using non-parametric statistical techniques.


RESULTS
Maybe rather surprisingly, GPs felt that the service provision overall was of a good standard. Two areas which GPs suggested required more provision were highlighted.


CONCLUSIONS
The survey was used to inform Trust Management of GPs views and as a basis for meetings with GPs about the service. As a result new services have been developed.
Kettles
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Mental Health Division, Grampian Healthcare NHS Trust, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen, UK.
Chisholm
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000523:psychology*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom