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  • General practitioners with special interests: An integrative review of their role, impact and potential for the future

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    Yellamaty, Victoria
    Ball, Lauren
    Crossland, Lisa
    Jackson, Claire
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Ball, Lauren E.
    Year published
    2019
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    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A 'general practitioner with special interest (GPwSI)' refers to a GP who functions as a clinical intermediary between primary, secondary and tertiary care. This study aimed to advance understanding of the role, impact and potential of the GPwSI in Australia. METHOD: A systematic literature search was conducted. Studies that described the work of the GPwSI or examined how GPwSIs provide services to patients, including context, roles and outcomes, were included. Studies of all designs were analysed thematically using meta-synthesis. RESULTS: Fifty-nine articles were included. Studies showed significant ...
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    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A 'general practitioner with special interest (GPwSI)' refers to a GP who functions as a clinical intermediary between primary, secondary and tertiary care. This study aimed to advance understanding of the role, impact and potential of the GPwSI in Australia. METHOD: A systematic literature search was conducted. Studies that described the work of the GPwSI or examined how GPwSIs provide services to patients, including context, roles and outcomes, were included. Studies of all designs were analysed thematically using meta-synthesis. RESULTS: Fifty-nine articles were included. Studies showed significant diversity in settings, conditions and roles of GPwSIs; superior patient satisfaction and comparable outcomes to specialists, but a need for greater workforce regulation. DISCUSSION: This review shows the significant potential of both the role and impact of GPwSIs. It provides a warning regarding appropriate training, mentoring and ongoing professional development for GPs and employers adopting this role.
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    Journal Title
    Australian Journal of General Practice
    Volume
    48
    Issue
    9
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-02-19-4849
    Subject
    Health services and systems
    Public health
    Life Sciences & Biomedicine
    Medicine, General & Internal
    General & Internal Medicine
    Science & Technology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/389334
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