Closing the gap between expectations and practice in continuity of care: can we still teach continuity of care?

An educational improvement audit of general practitioner (GP) training in continuity of patient care with special reference to patients with long-term conditions was commissioned by a postgraduate medical and dental deanery. The audit comprised interviews (n = 13) with GP trainers, trainees and GPs who had recently completed their training. These interviews were thematically analysed and the findings discussed in workshops with stakeholders in GP education.

Therapeutic touch: the debate goes on.

We take exception to Jean Sayer-Adams' ad hominem arguments regarding the Skeptical Inquirer (Letters, April 6. Therapeutic touch: a nursing function, Clinical, January19).