Half of GPs want fines for patients who miss their appointments

Half of GPs want fines for patients who miss their appointments Half of GPs want to introduce fines for patients who do not turn up to appointments, a survey has revealed.

The poll by Pulse magazine found 51 per cent backed the idea of charges for patients who failed to turn up to booked slots.

GPs said charges might help patients to appreciate the value of the service, and make them more likely to turn up - or to cancel if they could not attend. The Daily Telegraph

See also:

• Half of GPs want to fine patients who don't attend appointments Pulse
• GPs want to fine patients if they miss their appointments The Daily Mail