Table 2 Presenting problems as reported by the general practitioner
BiomedicalPsychological/emotionalOther problems
Pain 12 (22%)Stress/insomnia/depression 15 (28%)Social problems 8 (15%) including requests for letter and/or certificate, and family problems
Physical illness 19 (35%)

  • Three general practitioners did not record a presenting problem. All percentages have been rounded.