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Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Physician's Weekly

Analysis of 500+ urgent GP visits in Germany shows most cases were handled in-office, often driven by fear, distress, or a need for reassurance. Reported motivations for urgent GP visits included fear, encouragement by relatives, psychological distress, and pain. Most cases (82%) were managed entirely within the practice.