Summary
Research shows that patients who stayed registered with the same GP over many years have fewer out-of-hours appointments and acute hospital admissions, as well as a reduced risk of death. Helen Salsibury in this BMJ article discusses the benefits of continuity of care not only for the patient but also the doctor.
Helen Salisbury: Continuity saves lives (12 October 2021)
https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468
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