Is Adopting a Microteams Model a Solution to Delivering Continuity of Care in Modern Primary Care?

Ioannis Saxionis, Mark Rickenbach, Martine Cross, Harnish P. Patel, Sam White, Pritti Aggarwal, Living Well Partnership, National Institute for Health and Care Research , Academic Geriatric Medicine, University of Southampton, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on July 09, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
BackgroundThere is extensive literature on the benefits of Continuity of Care (CoC) with the same General Practitioner (GP), including improved healthcare outcomes, increased satisfaction, and reduced costs. Models such as microteams are being explored to ...