For every one who requests shoes, there are many more with conditions such as allergies, acne, depression and IBS which are on the rise
When patients attend GP surgeries after just one day of ill-health or an ill-informed session with Dr Google, it’s easy to assume that the blame for the seemingly ceaseless demand for appointments lies with them. But for every patient who comes requesting energy-boosting pills, or even glasses and shoes, there are dozens whose decision to visit their GP is both appropriate and necessary. While undoubtedly there are many patients who seek help without trying self-care, there is a better explanation for the rise in demand for appointments – that people are getting sicker.
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