Tag: GP appointments
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Online GP Appointments: BMA Vote Sparks Farce Debate
Background: The vote and its fallout The British Medical Association (BMA) has faced sharp criticism after its members voted against proposed changes intended to streamline how patients book GP appointments online. The move has been labeled a “farce” by members of the government and health advocates who argue that it underlines a broader failure to…
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Doctors branded ‘farcical’ for voting against GP appointment improvements
Background: What was proposed? In a bid to improve patient access to general practice, policymakers framed a package of changes designed to streamline how patients book GP appointments online. The proposals aimed to reduce waiting times, simplify the digital booking process, and ensure more transparency about appointment availability. Supporters argued that modernizing online booking would…