Setting the Limits of Consultations

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SETTING THE LIMITS OF CONSULTATIONS HighlightsThis month our research includes a study presenting a valid measure of complexity in consultations; a qualitative study on the experience of group consultations; and a systematic review that considers the underlying reasons why people miss their appointments. Editorials explore the meaning and challenges of general practice, the critical role for primary care in eliminating hepatitis C, plus we have reflections on racism and on how we can help manage patients after bariatric surgery.In March 2021 we had a call for articles for BJGP Life on your hopes for general practice after COVID. Life & Times this month features some of the best, with an introduction from the Deputy Editor, Professor David Misselbrook. You will find plenty here to get you thinking about the future.And don't miss two informative Analysis articles closely linked to the consultation that both get to the essence of general practice, and a Clinical Practice article on postvaccination lymphadenopathy.