Primary health care coverage in Portugal: the promise of a general practitioner for all

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<jats:p>Primary care is an essential pillar of health systems. Many countries have implemented different policies to improve access to primary care. However, persistent challenges remain. This paper offers a critical analysis of the evolution of primary care coverage in Portugal, focusing on the number of patients without an assigned general practitioner (GP).</jats:p>
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