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Review
. 2005 Nov 19;331(7526):1196-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.331.7526.1196.

Competition in general practice

Martin Marshall  1 , Tim Wilson
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Review

Competition in general practice

Martin Marshall et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

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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