OBJECTIVE
To test the hypothesis that GP trainees are worth their weight in gold.
DESIGN
Data collected from 100 consecutive patients analysed with reference to practice statistics, fees, and allowances.
SETTING
General practice, Edinburgh.
RESULTS
In the year April 1992 to April 1993 the trainee saw 3439 patients, who were worth over 18,000 pounds in capitation fees. The training grant i...
