Tag: online booking
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BMA Vote Sparks Criticism Over GP Online Booking Improvements
Overview The British Medical Association (BMA) has drawn sharp criticism after its members voted against proposed changes intended to streamline how patients book GP appointments online. The move, described by critics as a setback for patient access, prompted a swift response from government ministers who said the medical union’s stance risked delaying improvements to NHS…
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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…