Rising demand for care driven by an ageing population and lifestyle-related illnesses is set to decrease the percentage of appointments handled by GPs to just 70% by 2034.
Matthew Bell emphasized that public perception must shift as the traditional access to a GP will change, necessitating understanding that other healthcare professionals will increasingly handle patient appointments.
Current trends indicate that the NHS in England is reaching a point where GPs could conduct fewer than 50% of all consultations due to a workforce shortage.
The government must prepare the public for a future where they may consult nurses, physiotherapists, or pharmacists instead of a GP, as the healthcare landscape evolves.
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