Are limited opening times really to blame for men's underuse of healthcare services?

What is it about?

This is a letter to the BMJ questioning whether the fact that GP surgeries are open during standard working hours is a viable explanation for men's poorer use of health services.

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Why is it important?

Men's underuse of health services is a problem, but many factor underlie this trend, including reluctance to seek help and embarrassment. the letter suggests how the statistics could be examined to clarify if opening hours are really one of the factors in this trend.