LETTER: Doctors need an employment benefit model
GPs have an important role in supporting the psychosocial well-being of society
13 August 2020 - 17:14
It is ironic that in a time when healthcare is most needed and is demonstrating its immense value in the fight against Covid-19, many GPs are reportedly seeing a drop in patient numbers that threatens the livelihood of their practices.
GPs have an important role in supporting the psychosocial well-being of society. Apart from health screenings for cancer or diabetes, GPs are often the first to detect mental health issues and substance use disorders...
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