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GPs Go Virtual: Nearly Half of Appointments Now Online
31 Aug
Summary
- Family doctors conduct almost half of appointments remotely.
- A significant surge in video consultations has been observed.
- GPs are currently seeing fewer in-person appointments.
Family doctors are increasingly adopting remote consultation methods, with nearly half of all appointments now conducted virtually. This significant shift is attributed to a substantial rise in the use of video consultations, fundamentally altering patient-doctor interactions.
Figures reveal that general practitioners are now seeing fewer in-person appointments. This indicates a lasting transformation in primary healthcare delivery, suggesting that virtual care is becoming a more permanent fixture in the National Health Service. The trend points towards greater reliance on digital platforms for accessing medical advice and treatment.
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