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- Title
The GP's role in promoting winter wellness.
- Authors
Gordon, Daniel; Bone, Angie; Pebody, Richard; de Lusignan, Simon
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of general practitioners (GPs) in promoting health during the winter season. The author highlights the seasonal increase of mortality in Great Britain during the cold seasons, the significance of pre-seasonal medical intervention planning of GPs to reduce the risk of winter health risk and hospitalizations which may include asking about the state of housing of patients that may contribute to winter diseases.
- Subjects
SEASONAL variations of mortality; GENERAL practitioners; WINTER; SERVICES for patients; MEDICAL care; HOUSING &; health
- Publication
British Journal of General Practice, 2017, Vol 67, Issue 655, p52
- ISSN
0960-1643
- Publication type
editorial
- DOI
10.3399/bjgp17X688909