Feasibility of opportunistic disease prevention: Doctors' responsibilities should not be reduceda

doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7421.989-b

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Nigel C Stott, emeritus professor of general practice (stottoxwich@aol.com)

University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff CF23 9PN

EDITOR–Getz et al doubt the justification for opportunistic disease prevention in primary care because the expanded agenda of risk and prevention since 1979 seems too daunting.1 This is not logical. The correct course is good science and sound professional discipline in the interests of patient wellbeing.

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