Browsing Economic and Social Review by Subject "NHS"

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    • GP utilisation in Northern Ireland: exploiting the gatekeeper function 

      McGregor, Pat; McKee, Pat; O'Neill, Ciaran (Economic & Social StudiesDublin, 2006)
      Using data from the Northern Ireland Household Panel survey we demonstrate that attendance at outpatients is determined solely by respondent health. This is consistent with the GP acting as a gatekeeper to other services. ...