In 2021, the number of general practitioners in Ireland remained nearly unchanged at around 4,300 practitioners. With a decline of 14 practitioners (-0.32 percent), there is no significant change to 2020. A general practitioner, also known as a family doctor, assures the provision of continuous care. They treat common medical conditions and perform routine exams for individuals, families, and communities. In addition to treating minor or chronic illnesses, they play a key role in referring patients to specialists or hospitals for urgent or specialized treatment.
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Number of general practitioners employed in Ireland from 2001 to 2021
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OECD. (November 14, 2023). Number of general practitioners employed in Ireland from 2001 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/462198/general-practitioners-employment-in-ireland/
OECD. "Number of general practitioners employed in Ireland from 2001 to 2021." Chart. November 14, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462198/general-practitioners-employment-in-ireland/
OECD. (2023). Number of general practitioners employed in Ireland from 2001 to 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462198/general-practitioners-employment-in-ireland/
OECD. "Number of General Practitioners Employed in Ireland from 2001 to 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 14 Nov 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/462198/general-practitioners-employment-in-ireland/
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Number of general practitioners employed in Ireland from 2001 to 2021 [Graph], OECD, November 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/462198/general-practitioners-employment-in-ireland/