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Re:UK has best health system in developed world, US analysis... by Boothroid on Saturday July 15, 2017 @06:39AM (#14776006)
I don't think the gatekeeper GP system helps. What are GPs for? Hugely overpaid generalists supported by a powerful lobby (BMA) that cares little about patients and overwhelmingly about increasing doctors' pay and conditions. I'm hoping technology undermines their position over time.
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Re:UK has best health system in developed world, US analysis... by tonyedgecombe on Saturday July 15, 2017 @07:57AM (#14776225)
The trend seems to be towards giving GPs more responsibility. My surgery seems to do a lot more than they did twenty years ago. You are right about the BMA though.
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