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Ten pound charge could cut unnecessary or missed GP appointments, doctor suggests

A £10 charge levied on GP appointments could cut unnecessary appointments, reduce missed consultations and raise vital funds for the NHS, a doctor has said.

A £10 charge levied on GP appointments could cut unnecessary appointments, reduce missed consultations and raise vital funds for the NHS, a doctor has said. Dr David Jones, a foundation year 2 doctor in diabetes and endocrinology at Worthing Hospital, suggested that a charge similar to that employed in Australia would ensure the NHS’s “prosperity and longevity”. Writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), Dr Jones said: “Given that the average patient visits their primary physician 5.5 times a year, a £10 fee, which most GPs would find acceptable, could raise billions of pounds.” It would also potentially lead to

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