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Deprived areas: deprived of training?

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Health inequalities are a UK-wide health priority, but previous studies prior to expansion in GP training showed a deficit in training numbers in deprived areas. This study set out to examine whether this is still the case, using 2009 training practice data and the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. Training practices were found to be significantly less deprived and significantly larger when compared with non-training practices. Practices with training status constituted 39% of the least deprived 20% of practices, compared with 23% of the most deprived 25%. The effect of deprivation persisted when practice size was taken into account.

Source: British Journal of General Practice

DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10x538949

Authors: Mark Russell, Murray Lough

Institution: NHS Education for Scotland

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Challenges

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: NHS Education for Scotland, University of Glasgow