Re: As with all things this could be great if done properly
As someone with a neighbour who's a GP - Yes. OAP use GPs as some sort ofsocialclub cum attention seeking.
Not all of them but enough to waste 50% of his time.
Any old person with a chronic condition needs to be seeign a speecialist.
A simple £20 apointment charge would solve this. It would also reduce demand for GPs by 50%, resulting in mass layoffs, which is why the BMA is so keen on 'free a tthe point of use' healthcare i.e. make work.