NHS patients are waiting an average of over two weeks to see a GP, according to a new survey by Pulse. 1/ https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2019/aug/12/nhs-patients-waiting-over-two-weeks-to-see-a-gp-shows-survey …
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The Pulse survey appears to have been self-selecting so it is always the doctors who are experiencing the biggest problems with waiting times who are the most likely to respond to a survey on the issue, which skews the results, while... 3/
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The survey is only for ROUTINE appointments, not emergency appointments - which make up half of all GP appointments. So, if you’re very unwell, you can see your GP today, but if it’s a non-urgent issue, it will wait a couple of weeks. Which makes sense, surely? 4/
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But the Guardian headline, based on the Pulse headline “Average GP waiting times exceed two weeks for first time ever”, is clearly misleading as HALF of all appointments (ie. those who need to see a doctor urgently) are on the day or the next day. 5/
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There are plenty of problems in the NHS and with patients getting GP appointments, but Pulse magazine and the Guardian should deal with the FACTS and not misleading half truths that don’t give an accurate picture. 6/
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Is there any "news" these days which does not have agenda behind it?
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When I call my local surgery at 8 in the morning I have an appointment the same day. I have never had a problem wherever I have lived.
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Ever interviewed or quoted anyone/anything from IEA or TPA or Legatum? Did they have an agenda too?
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You obviously need to go and see a doctor Chris. Showing signs of brexit derangement syndrome there mate
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I would, but see my comment on waiting times to see a GP

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You should get seen today. Tell them it’s an emergency. You starting to froth at the mouth every time someone mentions brexit




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So you've been following me then? Thanks I feel honoured. Especially by a fellow Clint fan.
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