Each edition, we survey GPs about their opinion of the Medical Specialists Directory. The questions we ask focus on what GPs value and trust about the publication. We also discover what they find useful about the Directory and what else they may need from it. These are the results, from the South Australia, Western Australia & Northern Territories survey for the 5th Edition.

91% of GPs find the South Australia, Western Australia & Northern Territories Medical Specialists Directory either Extremely Useful or Useful.

44% of GPs tell us this is the only referral directory/resource they use.

51% of GPs use the directory at least once a week.

GPs were asked what they find most useful about the South Australia, Western Australia & Northern Territories Medical Specialists Directory. Here are some of their responses:

"Headings are clearly set out and easy to use - information can be found quickly"
GP, Dr C. Verrall, Plympton, SA

"The subspecialties listed under some specialists' details"
GP Trainer, Medical Educator, N. Gray, Blair Athol, SA

"Concise good info on individual doctors makes choice more informed"
GP, Dr V. Longley, Denmark, WA

"Easy to find under specialisation"
GP, Dr. B. Schultz, NT

"Fax numbers not normally listed in Yellow Pages, checking for specialist not in my local suburbs"
GP, Dr. K. Chung, Marleston, SA

"Able to access details quickly. Also can see specialists areas of interest"
GP, Crystal Brook, SA

"Good to find someone when my own database draws a blank, charts at the beginning of areas of interest is useful"
GP, Dr. J. Wright, NT

"Sub-specialisation / special interest listings"
GP, Dr. S. Bowen, Adelaide , SA

"Up to date contact info, re: who is available"
Private Practice, A. Warcholic, Perth, WA

"Clear categories of specialties"
GP, Adelaide , SA

"Comprehensive & I prefer to flick through a book rather than a computer screen"
GP, Adelaide, SA

"Geographical references to inner suburbs"
GP, Adelaide , SA

Every completed survey form that was returned to us went in the draw to win a case of premium wine. The winner of the draw for the 5th Edition of the Medical Specialists Directory SA, WA & NT was Dr. V. Longley of Denmark,WA.