McTeare, who has suffered with knee issues since 2017, describes feeling desperate after being told she might wait three years for surgery, citing how small her life has become.
After multiple consultations and a diagnosis of a torn meniscus over the phone, McTeare found no relief for her pain, which intensified during her holiday in Italy.
The experience of struggling to get timely appointments contrasts starkly with a decade ago when McTeare recalls being able to secure a GP appointment within a week.
McTeare's frustration is compounded by the increase in reliance on nurse practitioners for consultations, a shift she notices from her earlier experiences in the NHS.
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