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. 1980 Apr 26;280(6222):1109–1112. doi: 10.1136/bmj.280.6222.1109

Anglo-French contrasts in medical practice.

A M Porter, J M Porter
PMCID: PMC1601260  PMID: 7388427

Abstract

Medical practice in a British and French town was compared. The British and French general practitioners (GPs) and specialists were observed for one session each, and questionnaires were presented to the doctors and to samples of the inhabitants. Style of practice may largely determined by fiscal factors.

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