General Practitioner Numbers

Part of General Question Time – in the Scottish Parliament at on 13 June 2024.

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Photo of Kenneth Gibson Kenneth Gibson Scottish National Party

Will the cabinet secretary advise members how GP numbers in Scotland compare with those in other parts of the United Kingdom? Given that concerns have been raised by constituents about the time that it takes to obtain an appointment, how much have the numbers of patients presenting at GP surgeries risen since the pandemic? What work is being undertaken with surgeries to improve the efficiency of their appointment systems?