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Access to primary care for socio-economically disadvantaged older people in rural areas: A qualitative study.

John Alexander FordRachel TurleyTom PorterTom ShakespeareGeoff WongAndy P JonesNick Steel
Published in: PloS one (2018)
Multiple barriers to accessing primary care exist for this group. As primary care is re-organised to reduce costs, commissioners and practitioners must not lose sight of the perceived social contract and models of care that form the basis of how many older people interact with the service.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • general practice
  • palliative care
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • quality improvement