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Landmark study shows health benefits of seeing the same GP

Source: PA

A landmark study has revealed the true benefits of seeing the same GP over time.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Insead business school found that there was a range of benefits when patients have a long-term relationship with their doctor.

It includes improving patient health and reducing the workload for family doctors.

Seeing the same doctor during GP visits – a model known as

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