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Changing Working Patterns in Irish general practice: Findings from a Qualitative Remote Ethnographic Study

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  • Humphries, Niamh
  • Hanlon, Holly R
  • O’Callaghan, Mike
  • Byrne, John-Paul
  • Cullen, Laura
  • Murphy, Andrew W
  • Smith, Susan M
  • Ní Shé, Éidín

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General practice in Ireland has changed significantly with increased participation of women in the workforce; a move from single-handed to group practices and an increased prioritisation of work life balance.

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  • Humphries, Niamh & Hanlon, Holly R & O’Callaghan, Mike & Byrne, John-Paul & Cullen, Laura & Murphy, Andrew W & Smith, Susan M & Ní Shé, Éidín, 2026. "Changing Working Patterns in Irish general practice: Findings from a Qualitative Remote Ethnographic Study," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 164(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:164:y:2026:i:c:s0168851025002593
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105505
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