Maskrey N, Poppleton J F, Knowelden D J, Grahame L C
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1985 May 25;290(6481):1551-3. doi: 10.1136/bmj.290.6481.1551.
Between 1 May and 30 September 1983 a practice of three doctors in the centre of Scarborough conducted 1772 consultations with 1472 temporary residents, 967 (55%) of which were during July and August. The pattern of illness differed considerably from that usually found in general practice, with an excess of minor infections, gastrointestinal upsets, and skin problems comprising 46% of the consultations. Practitioners who care for appreciable numbers of temporary residents should plan their services to match the special needs of holidaymakers. The task of doctors in areas with many visitors would be made easier if patients who are on regular medication or are under surveillance brought with them not only enough drugs for their needs but also a summary of their medical history.
1983年5月1日至9月30日期间，斯卡伯勒市中心的三位医生对1472名临时居民进行了1772次诊疗，其中967次（55%）发生在7月和8月。疾病模式与一般诊疗中常见的模式有很大不同，轻微感染、胃肠道不适和皮肤问题过多，占诊疗次数的46%。照顾大量临时居民的从业者应规划其服务，以满足度假者的特殊需求。如果正在接受常规药物治疗或接受监测的患者不仅携带足够所需的药物，还携带他们的病史摘要，那么在游客众多地区的医生的工作将变得更容易。
