15 minute consultations as standard benefit patients and GPs

Published Date: 01st June 2012

Publication Authors: Irving G

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Spence claims that increasing appointments to 15 minutes would reduce availability, limit access, and jeopardise safety with an unknown effect on the quality of patient care. We have offered 15 minute appointments as standard in our practice for eight years with huge benefits for our patients and us.

Irving, G; Holden, J. (2012). 15 minute consultations as standard benefit patients and GPs. BMJ. 344 (7862), e3704

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