The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Delivery of patient-centred care is limited by physician time. Group medical consultations may save physician time without compromising patient experience. ⋯ Group consultations represent a satisfactory and time-efficient alternative to one-to-one consultations for select patients with osteoporosis.
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Observational Study
Spirometry and FeNO testing for asthma in children in UK primary care: a prospective observational cohort study of feasibility and acceptability.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends the use of spirometry and measuring the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) as part of the diagnostic work-up for children with suspected asthma, and spirometry for asthma monitoring, across all care settings. However, the feasibility and acceptability of these tests within primary care are not known. ⋯ After training, general practice staff obtained quality spirometry and FeNO data from most children tested. Testing was acceptable to staff and families. The majority of general practice staff reported that spirometry helped them to manage children's asthma better.