Abstract
A system of diabetic review was introduced in two Southampton training practices in March 1985. Each partner, with the help of the practice nurse, retained responsibility for review of their own diabetic patients. During the study period (1984-86) 213 diabetics remained with the practices. In 1984 there were 94 non-insulin dependent patients who were not receiving hospital outpatient care. Over the study period there was an increase in the surveillance of blood glucose, blood pressure, weight, urine (for protein), fundi, visual acuity and feet for this group so that in 1986 between 79% and 89% of patients were having these parameters checked at least annually. More complications were found and more referrals for specialist evaluation were made. There was a trend towards transfer of care from the hospital to the general practitioner, and the proportion of non-insulin dependent diabetic patients receiving their care entirely from general practice increased from 22% to 60% over the period. There was a small increase in the workload of the general practitioners and a considerable contribution to care was made by the practice nurses. It is concluded that structured personal diabetic care based on a nurse coordinated service is a satisfactory alternative to the 'specialist' general practitioner mini-clinic model.
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