Professor Chris Salisbury and Dr Peter Tammes from the University of Bristol’s Centre for Academic Primary Care cite a range of evidence showing the value of continuity of care, which is associated with improved patient outcomes and fewer hospital admissions.
However, despite its associated benefits there is evidence that continuity of primary care is on the decline.
“There is a danger that by focusing on improving access to primary care we reduce continuity of care, which has been shown to have benefits for both patients and GPs,” they say.
