Initiation, choice and satisfaction of nursing appointments in general practice: a cross-sectional survey of patients and nurses.

Aims And Objectives: To compare patients' and nurses' perceptions regarding the initiation of appointments, and to assess patients' satisfaction with appointment provision.

Background: Appointment provision is changing in primary care and no research has assessed the initiation of nursing appointments.

Design: Cross-sectional survey assessing patients' and nurses' perceptions of the same appointment.