Increasing workload in Norwegian general practice - a qualitative study.

Ellen Rabben SvedahlKristine PapeMarlen Toch-MarquardtLena Janita SkarshaugSilje-Lill KaspersenJohan Håkon BjørngaardBjarne Austad

Published in: BMC family practice (2019)

This study found heavy and increasing workload in general practice in Norway. The explanations appear to be multi-faceted and many are difficult to reverse. The GPs expressed worries that they will not be able to provide the population with the expected care and services in the future.

Keyphrases

general practice
primary care
healthcare
palliative care
mental health
quality improvement
affordable care act
current status
pain management
health insurance