Chantal Simon, GP, The Orchard Surgery, Christchurch and MRC Health Service Research Fellow, Department of Primary Medical Care, Southampton University Medical School,

Karen O'Reilly, GP, Hampshire, Robin Proctor, GP, Surrey, and John Buckmaster, GP, South Uist, Outer Hebrides

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