Cognitive behavioural therapy cuts GP visits by frequent attenders, finds study

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is acceptable to long term frequent attenders and more than halved the frequency of their visits to primary care, a study has shown.

Most people who consult their GP frequently do so for only a limited time and return to normal consultation rates within 12 months. But a small group of patients, who typically have more than one long term condition and anxiety about their health, continue to attend frequently on a long term …