Scot Med J
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Multicenter Study
Day case hemithyroidectomy is safe and feasible: experience in Scotland.
We aimed to analyse the safety and feasibility of day case hemithyroidectomy. ⋯ This study showed that hemithyroidectomy by experienced surgeons can be performed safely as a day surgery. No 'planned day case patients' in this study developed laryngeal nerve palsy, compressive haematoma or symptomatic hypocalcaemia.
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General practice in the UK is widely reported to be in crisis, with particular concerns about recruitment and retention of family doctors. This study assessed the distribution of GPs in Scotland by age, gender and deprivation, using routinely available data. ⋯ There are also important gender differences in the distribution of GPs. We discuss the implications of these findings for policymakers and practitioners.