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Reduced antibiotic prescribing is associated with lower patient satisfaction on the national General Practice Patient Survey, according to a new study by King’s College London. The study found a 25 per cent lower rate of antibiotic prescribing by a GP practice corresponded to a 5-6 point reduction on GP satisfaction rankings.
The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, analysed records from 7,800 general practices – 96 per cent of practices in England – and the NHS GP Patient Survey. The Survey measures patients’ satisfaction with their GP and GP practice and is a component of the NHS Quality Outcomes Framework that informs GP’s pay-for-performance.