Proposed penalty, intended to boost creaking health service, is criticised by doctors’ unions and patients’ groups

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Where I am it’s very difficult to get in to see a doctor. Last time there was a sign on the counter saying “there were 53 no-shows last week, please call to cancel if you can’t make it”

It’s fucking bullshit.

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No shows really suck for both doctors and other patients. Lots of places could fill that spot with 24 hours notice. Some could probably be fine with 4 hours.

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