Ever wondered what makes a good GP? According to the results of a survey presented at the 2nd National Primary Care Conference at the Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre (MPHC), the top thing patients need the most is a GP who makes time for them.
Dr Cormac Sheehan in the Department of General Practice, University College Cork and MPHC, set out to find out what patients consider makes a good GP. In addition, patients were asked what primary care means to them.
Some 80 administered questionnaires, based on an international study and discussions with GPs, were collected at MPHC. Setting aside adequate time to listen, talk and explain to them during a consultation topped a list of 10 factors that make a good GP for the Centre’s patients.
This was followed by the ability to provide a quick service in the case of an emergency and the ability to tell a patient all they need to know about their illness.
Read more: Irish Medical Times
