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19/01/2017
GPs Raise Concerns Over 'Deteriorating' Health Service
GPs in Northern Ireland have written an open letter over concerns about the "deteriorating" health service.
The Royal College of GPs (RCGPNI) said patient care is "at risk" and morale is continuing to plummet.
The organisation is urging political leaders to put patients first.
The letter states: "Regardless of the outcome of the impending election, we are asking you to commit your Party to support the necessary reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland and to support the future of general practice. Individuals and families from across the region must be assured that their local primary health care services will be available for them in the future. The risk of losing GP services in local communities is frightening for individuals and families. Doctors are working under immense pressure to try to care for patients in their community - but there is only so much good will and so much extra work that doctors can offer before they burn out.
"The College is committed to working with the government and key stakeholders to ensure the future of general practice is secured. We ask you for true leadership at this time, for unity across the political parties on health and social care - not to simply commit to change but to actively make it happen."
(CD)
The Royal College of GPs (RCGPNI) said patient care is "at risk" and morale is continuing to plummet.
The organisation is urging political leaders to put patients first.
The letter states: "Regardless of the outcome of the impending election, we are asking you to commit your Party to support the necessary reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland and to support the future of general practice. Individuals and families from across the region must be assured that their local primary health care services will be available for them in the future. The risk of losing GP services in local communities is frightening for individuals and families. Doctors are working under immense pressure to try to care for patients in their community - but there is only so much good will and so much extra work that doctors can offer before they burn out.
"The College is committed to working with the government and key stakeholders to ensure the future of general practice is secured. We ask you for true leadership at this time, for unity across the political parties on health and social care - not to simply commit to change but to actively make it happen."
(CD)
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