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doi: 10.1136/bmj.331.7526.1196.
Competition in general practice
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- DOI: 10.1136/bmj.331.7526.1196
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Competition in general practice
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UK general practitioners seem likely to face competition for their services. Can the market place improve on the weaknesses of primary care without affecting its strengths?
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Walk-in centres suit patients who value accessibility over continuity of care Credit: MICHAEL DONNE/SPL
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