'If my arms and legs aren't dropping off I'll wait to see my usual GP!' An analysis of older patients' attitudes to registrars informed by Agency Theory

Authors

Andrew D. Bonney, University of WollongongFollow
Sandra C. Jones, University of WollongongFollow
Donald C. Iverson, University of WollongongFollow
Christopher A. Magee, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

68591

Publication Details

Bonney, A. D., Jones, S. C., Iverson, D. C., Magee, C. A. (2012). 'If my arms and legs aren't dropping off I'll wait to see my usual GP!' An analysis of older patients' attitudes to registrars informed by Agency Theory. General Practice Education and Training (GPET): 2012 Convention Australia: Australian Government.

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Abstract

Continuity of care and trust are important in older patient-doctor relationships which impacts older patient willingess to consult registrars for chronic disease management.

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