The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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GPs and patients value continuity of care. Ethnic differences in continuity could contribute to inequalities in experience and outcomes. ⋯ Ethnic minority identity and socioeconomic deprivation have additive associations with lower continuity of care. Structural factors affecting demand for, and supply of, GPs should be assessed for their contribution to ethnic inequalities in relational continuity and other care quality domains.
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Observational Study
Performance of ethnic minority versus White doctors in the MRCGP assessment 2016-2021: a cross-sectional study.
Differential attainment has previously been suggested as being due to subjective bias because of racial discrimination in clinical skills assessments. ⋯ Ethnic background did not reduce the chance of passing GP licensing tests once sex, place of primary medical qualification, declared disability, and MSRA scores were accounted for.