Why bringing back the family doctor might not be so simple

The Labour government has repeatedly said it will “bring back the family doctor.” Stephanie Santos Paulo looks at what this means and whether GPs think it’s even possible

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BMJ
Published
2026-09-09
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-100677
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Primary Care and Health Outcomes
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Why bringing back the family doctor might not be so simple

Stephanie Santos Paulo
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Primary Care and Health Outcomes
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Why bringing back the family doctor might not be so simple

Stephanie Santos Paulo
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Abstract

The Labour government has repeatedly said it will “bring back the family doctor.” Stephanie Santos Paulo looks at what this means and whether GPs think it’s even possible

BMJVol. 394
Transnational Press London (GB)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Primary Care and Health Outcomes
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