India, Nov. 4 -- A new Monash study reveals the hidden complexity of general practice where eight health issues, on average, are tackled in just 19 minutes.
Every day GPs are faced with a myriad of complex health concerns raised by their patients. "Holy bananas!" was the reaction of a Monash University research team when they first delved into the complexity of what doctors are trying to manage in general practice.
The research team, led by general practitionerAdjunct Professor Liz Sturgissfrom Monash University's School of Primary and Allied Health Care, and co-authored byDr Kimberley NormanandMs Nilakshi Gunatillaka, withDr Kellie Westa practicing rural GP, looked to the National Centre for Healthy Ageing's new simulation facility, the ...