Continuity of care: delayed diagnosis in GP practices

There is no specific requirement within the current GP contract to ensure that GP practices provide continuity of care for their patients. The report concludes that making continuity of care an essential requirement for GP practices could reduce the risk of a delay in diagnosing serious health conditions, and ease pressure on GPs’ workload and welfare.

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