In message <[log in to unmask]>, =?ISO-
8859-1?Q?F=FCrthauer?= <[log in to unmask]> writes
>Many people insist of a Home Visit because of their good relationship to
>the GP and the large degree of confidence between them.
And many people insist on a home visit because they think it is their
"right" and because they find it more convenient. I find my relationship
with people who insist on home visits for no very good reason
deteriorates.
>This might
>sometimes be a problem if there is a need to refer to a specialist.
>Particulary old people prefer Home Visits. They will feel much better if
>they can just hear a few words from their GP. Technicaly this might not be
>necessary, but concerning the social factor, I would say, it is essential.
Where is your evidence for this assertion? What social factor? Can you
denonstrate better outcomes for patients who have home visits?
>Additionally I think there are just two disadvantages regarding Home
>Visits. They are the time spend and the limitations regarding available
>procedures.
And these are big disadvantages. In the UK we simply no longer have the
time to spend driving around in our cars, only to find that we cannot
properly examine the patient.
>In my opinion every GP needs to keep in mind that the social
>factors and the contact with patients are more important than the matter of
>saving time.
Depends how much time you've got.
>Therefore I cannot agree to the strategy which is represented by the BHIA.
>And I do not believe being alone with this opinion!!
>
Then we'll have to agree to disagree.
Toby
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