§ 73. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the present arrangements for the 86W appointments system operated by general medical practitioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephIndependent surveys into the use of appointment systems confirm that properly run schemes, which allow urgent cases to be dealt with without delay, benefit both doctors and patients. Waiting time is reduced, and the doctor can organise his work more effectively.