BACKGROUND The views of primary health care providers concerning their willingness to consult with under-16-year-old adolescent patients without the presence of a parent or guardian are not well documented. Many young people believe they have to be aged over 16 years to see their general practitioner (GP) alone. Confidentiality is a major concern for young people. It is important that more is k...

BACKGROUND Frequent attendance to primary care constitutes a large use of resources for the health care system. The association between frequent attendance and illness-related factors has been examined in several studies, but little is known about the association between frequent attendance and individual social capital. The aim of this study is to explore this association. METHODS The analys...

BACKGROUND Demographic trends in developed countries have prompted governmental policies aimed at extending working lives. However, working beyond the traditional retirement age may not be feasible for those with major health problems of ageing, and depending on occupational and personal circumstances, might be either good or bad for health. To address these uncertainties, we have initiated a n...

Professional research cannot be based on sheer goodwill from GPs who work in a fee-for-service health-care system. This has to be addressed in efforts to strengthen clinical research in our fi eld. The current situation represents a waste of time for clinical researchers and a waste of resources for society. It provides no predictability for the clinicians and the practices, and it reduces our ...

The article “Screening for Alcohol Problems” by Stewart and Connors and other articles in this issue and the companion issue of Alcohol Research & Health examine in detail how screening can be used in a variety of settings to detect harmful alcohol use. The purpose of this sidebar is to provide a broader view of screening and its role in general health care. Identifying appropriate conditions f...

background: the lack of satisfaction and balance between the workload and abilities and limitations of individuals in various occupations may influence their general health. the aim of this study was to determine the effect of workload and job satisfaction on the general health of industrial workers.   materials and methods: this was a cross-sectional and correlational study on 215 workers of a...