Opinion: should we charge for missed GP appointments?
Far too many people are simply failing to turn up for appointments – possibly because there are no consequences. This has to change, argues John keep reading
Far too many people are simply failing to turn up for appointments – possibly because there are no consequences. This has to change, argues John keep reading
Villagers have criticised the ‘intermittent hours’ at Congresbury’s GP surgery while they wait for a new health centre to be built This is an edited keep reading
Labour has highlighted NHS figures, claiming they demonstrate a decline in GP services under the Conservatives This is an edited version of an article first keep reading
Thousands of people took part in an online poll where they were asked how easy they found it to get an appointment at their GP keep reading
According to the BBC, a new report shows that patients who regularly miss GP appointments are more likely to die at a younger age New keep reading
Research by the Patients Association shows that patients are concerned about their lack of privacy due to thin walls at their local practices A survey keep reading
Video consultation offers considerable potential for alleviating pressures on stretched GP practices, claims Marc Schmid, director at digital specialists Redmoor Health. In this expert guide keep reading
Patients who fail to turn up for appointments (do-not-attends, or DNAs) could be costing the NHS up to £1bn every year, claims Professor Jane Cummings, keep reading
A more effective flu vaccine – available this winter for those aged 65 and over, which could prevent deaths and reduce the burden on the keep reading
A GP surgery on the Isle of Wight is suffering so badly from staff shortages, it can no longer offer pre-booked appointments According to On keep reading
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