Background Relational continuity of care (patients seeing the same GP) is associated with
better outcomes for patients, but it has been declining in general practice in the UK. Aim To …

Problem definition: Employers across many sectors of the economy have been fast to adopt
variable work scheduling policies. The cost of this flexibility for employers is usually borne by …

Continuity of care refers to the practice of capturing, sharing, and effectively using
knowledge about the diagnosis and prognosis of a patient over time. Prior studies have …

Polypharmacy, and the negative effects that can arise from it, is increasingly recognised as
an issue by healthcare systems globally. Although there is currently no consensus on the …

Continuity of care, defined as an ongoing therapeutic relationship between a patient and a
physician, is a defining characteristic of primary care. However, arranging a consultation …

Continuity of care, defined as an ongoing therapeutic relationship between a patient and a
physician, is a defining characteristic of primary care services. However, arranging a …

Background Personal continuity is an important dimension of continuity of care in general
practice and is associated with many benefits including a higher quality of GP care and …

Over the last 15 years, relationship continuity in England, as measured in the General
Practice Patient Survey (GPPS), has steadily fallen (Figure 1)(https://www. gp-patient. co …

Among the many changes in general practice over the last 30 years, loss of continuity of
relationship between a health professional and patient in the general practice context has …

Continuity of care-a sustained relationship between a patient and their primary care
physician-improves outcomes and reduces healthcare utilization, but workforce pressures …