France has promised to fine patients who miss medical appointments in a bid to free up millions of slots. Anyone who does not attend their consultation will be fined €5 …
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How good is YOUR GP practice? As five per cent of Britons are forced to wait more than a MONTH to see their doctor, use our interactive tool to check how your practice ranks for number of patients per doctors, face-to-face appointments and waiting times
by Alexanderby AlexanderCalling your GP and making an appointment on the same day may seem like the minimum requirement for a health service to work. But waiting a month or more to …
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NHS cancer care is in such crisis doctors are giving appointments knowing patients won’t live long enough to come to them. But there IS a cure, writes PROFESSOR KAROL SIKORA
by Alexanderby AlexanderA few weeks ago, a family friend called our house very distraught to tell us that she had been diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. This revelation had been quite …
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Patients are delaying cancer checks because of difficulties booking GP appointments, damning study reveals
by Alexanderby AlexanderBy Shaun Wooller Health Editor Published: 5:57 PM EDT, March 17, 2024 | Up to date: 6:02 PM EDT, March 17, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Britons …
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Major change to NHS dentist appointments as charges set to rise by 4% within weeks (if you can get one of course!)
by Alexanderby AlexanderNHS dental rates will rise by another 4 per cent in April in a “slap in the face” for patients. This means the price of a basic check will increase …
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Outrage over ‘creepy’ plans to have AI listen to YOUR NHS appointments and automatically generate notes
by Alexanderby AlexanderA “creepy” plan to have AI listen to patients’ private NHS medical appointments has sparked outrage from patient privacy and safety campaigners. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the plan, which …
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Why it’s important to see the SAME GP: Major study of 10million appointments finds patients require less care if they are treated by the same family doctor
by Alexanderby AlexanderElderly patients receive better treatment and require less care if they see the same doctor each visit, according to a major study. According to research from the University of Cambridge, …
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The six medical appointments you should NEVER miss – the ultimate guide to the doctors to visit every year
by Alexanderby AlexanderToo often, doctor’s appointments are made before work or after an unexpected virus, but experts say planning a few key visits could protect your long-term health. In fact, seeing a …
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Dentists under fire for hindering attempts to ease nightmarish backlog of NHS dental appointments by blocking trained support staff from offering basic care
by Alexanderby AlexanderBy Barney Calman, Mail On Sunday health editor Published: 20:29 EST, February 17, 2024 | Updated: 20:52 EST, February 17, 2024 Dentists have been criticized for preventing trained support staff …
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Why IS it so hard to see your GP? Graphs break down the real reasons behind the never-ending appointments crisis
by Alexanderby AlexanderThere has been no shortage of patients sharing shocking stories about how missing in-person appointments or being trapped in the endless maze of phone calls and online forms has damaged …