The disappearance of the "revolving door" patient in Scottish general practice: successful policies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We describe the health of "revolving door" patients in general practice in Scotland, estimate changes in their number over the timescale of the study, and explore reasons for changes, particularly related to NHS and government policy.

Methods

A mixed methods predominantly qualitative study, using a grounded theory approach, set in Scottish general practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with professional key informants, 6 Practitioner Services staff who administer the GP registration system and 6 GPs with managerial or clinical experience of working with "revolving door" patients. Descriptive statistical analysis and qualitative analysis of patient removal episodes linked with routine hospital admissions, outpatient appointments, drug misuse treatment

SUBMITTER: Williamson AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3528483 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature