Barriers to referral in patients with angina: qualitative study Commentary: Generalisability and validity in qualitative research

Abstract

Objectives: To explore barriers to patients being referred for possible revascularisation. Design: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Participants: 16 patients aged under 75 years with stable angina and their doctors. Setting: General practice in Toxteth, Liverpool. Results: Fear of both hospitals and medical tests was common and largely hidden from the doctors. Patients felt...