John Wayne 'n' footy drawcard for men.

Australian Doctor,  December, 2005  

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by Eleanor Limprecht

COWBOY movies and televised sport could help entice men into GP surgeries, according to a new study.

A survey of 400 men found high levels of dissatisfaction with GP services and suggested simple solutions, such as extending opening hours and making waiting rooms more male-friendly, could encourage them to visit their GP.

Solutions suggested in the study, conducted by UK charity the Men's Health Forum, included showing old Western films and televised sport in surgery waiting areas, having men's magazines and men's health posters, and employing male ...

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