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Andrew Buist

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Dr Andrew Buist is chair of the BMA’s Scottish GP Committee

Primary care needs urgent support

August 18, 2021 by Andrew Buist Leave a Comment

My 82-year-old mother called her GP surgery early one morning this week; she was told there were no appointments, and to try again the next day.  This is a concerning situation. It may be the practice is short staffed with staff off sick or in isolation, or they may have vacancies they cannot fill. The situation is getting worse and I fear will continue unless we face up to … [Read more...] about Primary care needs urgent support

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