Doctors, receptionists and practice teams quit after wave of hostility over GP appointments

Fears of mass exodus as abuse by patients skyrockets over blood tests, jabs and face-to-face consultationsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSenior doctors have warned that practice staff and GPs are quitting after an unprecedented and escalating wave of abuse from patients that has followed weeks of public pressure over face-to-face appointments.Practice managers, receptionists and doctors have spoken of daily confrontations with patients over issues including appointments, vaccinations andblood tests.Continue reading...
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