Dr. Tom Gorman emphasizes the urgency of GPs' strike actions, asserting that it’s a last resort taken to protect vulnerable patients and ensure staff well-being amidst significant pressures on the system.
The British Social Attitudes Survey indicates a dramatic decline in satisfaction with GPs, with younger adults from poorer backgrounds expressing the least happiness, highlighting a growing disparity in healthcare access.
Amid the work-to-rule action, GPs are limiting patient numbers to manage overwhelming demand, which may cut available appointments significantly, thus endangering patient care and risking system overload.
Dr. Gorman states that GPs are independent practitioners and their actions are not a traditional strike, but rather tailored decisions intended to alleviate the current crisis in healthcare provision.
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