Why do GPs leave direct patient care and what might help to retain them? A qualitative study of GPs in South West England.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify factors influencing general practitioners' (GPs') decisions about whether or not to remain in direct patient care in general practice and what might help to retain them in that role.

Design

Qualitative, in-depth, individual interviews exploring factors related to GPs leaving, remaining in and returning to direct patient care.

Setting

South West England, UK.

Participants

41 GPs: 7 retired; 8 intending to take early retirement; 11 who were on or intending to take a career break; 9 aged under 50 years who had left or were intending to leave direct patient care and 6 who were not intending to leave or to take a career break. Plus 19 stakeholders from a range of primary care-related professional organisations and roles.

Results

Reasons f

SUBMITTER: Sansom A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5781184 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature