The number of patients presenting to primary care requiring support with menopause symptoms is increasing and the number of available appointments in general practice is reducing. In attempt to improve access new ways of engaging with these patients may be beneficial. Group consultations could be a solution. Here I describe my experience of setting up group consultations in a GP practice.
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