Table 4 Guideline GP groups

Introduction: By conducting this study we would like to identify differences concerning the work of GPs in big cities, environs and rural areas with regard to typical expectations, needs and treatment requirements.

Please describe the most common reasons for consultations in your practice.

Which kinds of patients consult you most often?

What do you think, what are the differences between working in your region of registration and bigger cities respectively rural areas?

Please think of your own experiences of being a general practitioner or accounts of colleagues working for example in bigger cities or rural areas.

Can you give some examples?