Multimorbidity and Socioeconomic Deprivation in Primary Care Consultations

摘要

PURPOSEThe influence of multimorbidity on the clinical encounter is poorly understood, especially in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation where burdensome multimorbidity is concentrated. The aim of the current study was to examine the effect of multimorbidity on general practice consultations, in areas of high and low deprivation.