A precious jewel--the role of general practice in the English NHS.
General practice, long considered the jewel in the crown of the English National Health Service, is being criticized for its small scale, isolation, and lack of accountability. There is growing concern that many general practices cannot respond to new expectations.
From the Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London.
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Marshall
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