title: The future direction of general practice.
abstract: Examines the present strengths and weaknesses of the general practice system. Proposes a different structure for the future which should provide benefits for both the purchasers and providers of health care, as well as for the patients themselves.
authors.affiliation: Medical Centre, Haydock, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holden
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Spooner
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets; D003284:Contract Services; D005194:Family Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D005380:Financing, Government; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013222:State Medicine; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D006113:United Kingdom