Continuing Care for Mentally Stable Psychiatric Patients in Primary Care: Patients' Preferences and Views
Table 2
Reasons why some patients would prefer to attend their GP for their continuing psychiatric care.
Reason
*Total (% )
I am confident my GP can provide me with the same level of care I would receive from here
18 (62%)
It would be handy for me to attend my GP for both my physical and mental health problems
13 (45%)
It would take away the stigma often attached to attending psychiatric services
9 (31%)
I have a medical card and would attend my GP free of charge
5 (17%)
Other reasons
4 (14%)
*Total is the number of patients who expressed a preference for attending their GP for their continuing mental health care once they are stable on their treatment.
