This report explores the issues affecting general practices in urban and rural areas of deprivation with a view to informing policy and strategy on general practice development. A review the literature and a survey of the GP members of the two colleges were carried out.
The literature on issues facing the delivery of primary care in urban and rural deprived areas demonstrates the extra demand and need for primary care services in these areas. It also highlights the role of general practice in tackling the health inequalities faced by patients in deprived areas. The ICGP carried out a survey of its membership in January 2005 to explore these issues. The RCGP then supported a survey of its members in Northern Ireland in July 2005 and the results were compared.
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Irish College of General Practitioners,Institute of Public Health in Ireland,Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland |
| Description | This report explores the issues affecting general practices in urban and rural areas of deprivation with a view to informing policy and strategy on general practice development. A review the literature and a survey of the GP members of the two colleges were carried out. |
| Other Contributors(s) | Dr. Claire Collins |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| Publication Status | · Report published · |
| Data Available to other researchers? | No |
| Completion Date | 31/07/2006 |
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