How safe working limits for GPs should change to reflect complexity

The recognised 'safe limit' of 1,800 patients per GP 'needs updating' to reflect rising morbidity and frequency of patient consultations, the BMA England GP committee chair has said. GPonline looks at what the change could mean for GPs.

by Nick Bostock

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