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Table 2 Factors important to respondents in continuing to see a regular GP (n = 400)

From: Telephone survey of private patients' views on continuity of care and registration with general practice in Ireland

Factor

Number (%) of prime importance*

Subfactor

Number (%) of prime importance

Number (%) of subsequent mentions

Relational factors

157 (39%)

Good communication

60 (15%)

100 (25%)

  

Trust in GP

41 (10%)

89 (22%)

  

Long term relationship

22 (6%)

48 (12%)

  

Gives me time

21 (6%)

40 (10%)

  

Friendly manner of GP

9 (2%)

20 (5%)

  

Gender of GP

4 (1%)

12 (3%)

Informational factors

77 (19%)

Knows my past medical history

77 (19%)

103 (26%)

Access factors

75 (19%)

Able to make appointment

38 (10%)

55 (14%)

  

Location of surgery

21 (6%)

39 (10%)

  

Convenient hours for work

16 (4%)

30 (7.5%)

Quality/service factors

50 (12.5%)

Quality service

17 (4%)

33 (8%)

  

Keeps up to date

11 (3%)

15 (4%)

  

Thorough examination/diagnosis

8 (2%)

16 (4%)

  

Modern facilities

7 (2%)

13 (3%)

  

Cost

7 (2%)

19 (5%)

Others

10 (2.5%)

  

20 (5%)

Don't know

31 (8%)

  

31 (8%)

  1. *Prime importance refers to the first factor mentioned on being asked the question.