Absolutely and statins should be in the realm of GPs as should the management of uncomplicated hypertension and ...........
Dyspepsia
But if the high blood pressure isn't controlled, or if the dyspepsia continues for months then it is time to refer on
This isn't anything new - it was what I was taught 40 years ago and stands as well today as it did then. After all Barretts is avoidable