Abstract
Special features of general practice that should be utilised in planned care are:
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frequent and regular contact between doctors and patients (average of 3–4 annual contacts).
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long term care in a relatively small (2,500 persons) and stable practice community.
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scope for prevention, early diagnosis and long term care.
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Fry, J. (1982). Care of Adults. In: Fry, J. (eds) The Beecham Manual for Family Practice. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7334-3_5
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