Viewpoint: The letter NHS England should have sent to GPs

Lucy Stratton

DAUK News
General Practice

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NHS England caused fury after it issued a letter blanket demand that all patients should be offered face-to-face consultations if they choose. Dr Louise Hyde, a GP with the Doctors’ Association UK, sets out the letter NHS England should have written.

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