The GP practice where patients can share appointments
People in the group"formed a bond" over their shared experience
In addition, many of us are living longer and with multiple long-term conditions, which can make consultations extremely complex.With no promise of increased funding, or a substantially increased GP workforce, primary care teams have to find innovative new ways of delivering routine care in general practice that simultaneously save time and improve quality.Anthony is a patient there. He says:"I've passed that magical age of 50 and got a call from the GP.
The session started with a doctor's assistant - the"facilitator" - collecting the patients' measurements and compiling a list of questions they wanted to ask the doctor.The test results - including body mass index , body measurements and blood pressure - were then written up on a board in the room, so that GP Dr Alex Maxwell could lead a discussion around them.
Other patients said the group session meant more time with the GP than a one-to-one appointment would allow, and that sharing experiences with others with the same condition could be empowering.
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