Findings from a feasibility study to improve GP elicitation of patient concerns in UK general practice consultations.

•Recruitment of patients and GPs to such a communication intervention is feasible.•GPs can be trained to elicit additional concerns early in the consultation.•Control recordings suggest patients play a role in presenting additional concerns.•Control GPs solicited for additional concerns during later phases of consultations.•Communication interventions to support soliciting concerns early may be beneficial.