A mixed methods pilot study to explore GPs' views of dietitians working in general practice

摘要

Background: General practice has experienced increasing pressure to support patients with complex health needs(1) . The 2019 'NHS Long Term Plan(2) encouraged investment to promote collaborative working and deliver specialist care in local primary-care settings. Collaborations between General Practitioners (GPs) and Allied Healthcare Professionals complement and diversify general practice services to meet patients' needs(3) . Dietitians have delivered both specialist and general clinics within primary care settings for many years(4) . The aim of this study was to explore GPs' views of working with dietitians and examine the strengths and limitations of collaboration within general practice.