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Statistical Press Notice - General Practice Patient Survey 2008-09 National Results, UK

Today Ipsos-MORI have published the results of the 2008-09 GP Patient Survey which they carried out on behalf of the Department of Health. Headline results of the survey are: - 70% of patients reported that they were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with their ability to get through to their doctor's surgery on the phone. - 84% of patients who tried to get a quick appointment with a GP said they were able to do so within 48 hours.

GP Bodies Support Guidelines For Use Of Patient Records In Medical Research

The two leading bodies representing GPs in the UK have backed a call by the Wellcome Trust for clearer guidance for GPs to ensure medical records can be safely used in research. Patient records in general practice surgeries are a unique resource of information which can help medical researchers improve their understanding of disease, develop potential new treatments and improve patient care.

Older Doctors Stay On Job Amid Primary Care Shortage

The shortage in primary care doctors is causing older doctors to stay on the job while young ones opt for specialties.MSNBC reports: "There are not enough general care doctors to meet current needs, let alone the demands of some 46 million uninsured, who threaten to swamp the system. It's a problem growing worse ... where more aging doctors are finding they can't retire. In the U.S.

Plan To Reduce Red Tape Will Benefit Patients, Australia

Draft proposals by the Productivity Commission designed to reduce the red tape burden on medical practices will benefit patients, the AMA said today. A Productivity Commission draft review into regulatory burdens on business recommends that the Government drop the requirement for doctors to seek approval from Medicare Australia to prescribe certain drugs under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

New Survey Shows That Welsh Patients Are Happy With Their GPs

The results of the first Welsh GP patient survey have been published recently. The survey, published on the Welsh Assembly Government website, shows that high numbers of patients in Wales are happy with the service and treatment they receive from their GPs. The survey looked at patients' experiences of making an appointment to see a GP or member of the primary care team. It was also used to obtain information on the general satisfaction of patients.

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