[Fifty years old and more patients' attitudes towards and experiences of generic substitution of prescription medicines].

Objective: Assess 50 years old and over patients' attitudes towards and experiences of generic substitution of prescription medicines. A special focus on information on patient attitude to generic drugs provided by their general practitioners (GPs).

Methods: Prospective study of patients in 15 general practices and in 2 retirements home was surveyed using a self-questionnaire.

Clinical qualitative evaluation of the diagnosis of acute otitis media in general practice.

Objectives: Assess the quality of the diagnosis of acute otitis media (AOM) given by general practitioners (GPs) on a daily basis and compare it with the diagnosis of ear, nose and throat specialist (ENTS) which is considered as the gold standard.

Methodology: Every GP had to include six children aged 1-4 years for whom he suspected or diagnosed that they were suffering from AOM. Parents had to accept to see the ENTS participating in the survey within 48 h.