Check before you book

one in five gp appointments could be avoidable, according to nhs england, which asked gps their opinions after seeing patients. the audit suggested that one in 15 patients could have been seen by another clinician, and one in 25 by a different local service, while one in 25 avoidable appointments were due to problems with the healthcare system. if you’re not sure which service could help you best, check with your gp receptionist.