The future for child healthcare provision within general practice

摘要

In common with other healthcare services in the United Kingdom, general practice (GP) is faced with an ever increasing pace of change which is best highlighted by the implementation and implications of the new GP (General Medical Services, GMS) contract.In the light of these changes, the increasing expectations of parents, the escalating presentation of disease, ill health, and mental health issues amongst children, it seems reasonable to ponder the future for child health care provision within GP.