Distribution of GPs in Scotland by age, gender and deprivation

Blane, D.N. , McLean, G. and Watt, G. (2015) Distribution of GPs in Scotland by age, gender and deprivation. Scottish Medical Journal, 60(4), pp. 214-219. (doi: 10.1177/0036933015606592) (PMID:26403569)

Abstract

General practice in the UK is widely reported to be in crisis, with particular concerns about recruitment and retention of family doctors. This study assessed the distribution of GPs in Scotland by age, gender and deprivation, using routinely available data. We found that there are more GPs (and fewer patients per GP) in the least deprived deciles than there are in the most deprived deciles. Furthermore, there are a higher proportion of older GPs in the most deprived deciles. There are also important gender differences in the distribution of GPs. We discuss the implications of these findings for policymakers and practitioners.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Blane, Dr David and Watt, Professor Graham and McLean, Dr Gary
• Authors: Blane, D.N., McLean, G., and Watt, G.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Journal Name: Scottish Medical Journal
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• ISSN: 0036-9330
• ISSN (Online): 2045-6441
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2015 SAGE Publications
• First Published: First published in Scottish Medical Journal 60(4):214-219
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.