Crisis in Primary Care: The NHS Strain

This chapter examines the current crisis in the UK's National Health Service, focusing on the intense pressure faced by general practitioners (GPs) and the alarming rise in patient deaths. Through a firsthand account from a GP in an underserved area, it highlights the unsustainable workload, patient overload, and declining satisfaction among both doctors and patients. The narrative discusses potential solutions to the GP shortage and the need for systemic changes to improve healthcare delivery.