GPs found to have 'forced elderly to book appointments online' in major breach of NHS rules
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GPs found to have 'forced elderly to book appointments online' in major breach of NHS rules.
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GPs have been found to have "forced the elderly to book appointments online" in a major breach of NHS rules.Roughly a third of people aged 75 years or older were forced to request a doctor's appointment via an online form, according to a survey conducted by the charity Re-engage.The demand is contrary to NHS policy, which requires all GP practices to enable patients to book appointments in-person or over the phone.
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There is no evidence GP practices have been penalised for not adhering to the rules, according to the Telegraph.
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Critics have called for practices to "lose funding" if they are found in breach of contract terms.
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The survey is part of a report called Care On Hold, which surveyed 926 elderly people about their experiences in accessing GP services, conducted by Re-engage, a charity focusing on loneliness amongst older people.
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A: GPs have been found to have "forced the elderly to book appointments online" in a major breach of NHS rules.Roughly a third of people aged 75 years or older were forced to request a doctor's appointment via an online form, according to a survey conducted by the charity Re-engage.The demand is contrary to NHS policy, which requires all GP practices to enable patients to book appointments in-person or over the phone.
B: There is no evidence GP practices have been penalised for not adhering to the rules, according to the Telegraph.
negation mismatch
A: There is no evidence GP practices have been penalised for not adhering to the rules, according to the Telegraph.
B: Critics have called for practices to "lose funding" if they are found in breach of contract terms.
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