10
Mar
By: Vipul / Category:
Healthy Living
Although many GPs are against the idea, the government is piloting the scheme in selected areas around the UK. The Department of Health says the government has not specifically proposed or specified supermarkets as suitable locations for GP surgeries, but there is a need to extend access to primary healthcare in areas where GPs dont traditionally wanted to set up.
Pros
Decrease appointment waiting times. Make appointments as convenient as possible for patients.
Out of hours service available including evenings or weekends.
Prescriptions will be available for collection from in store Pharmacist.
Cons
Doctors feel the sale of tobacco, alcohol and junk food undermine the health services on offer, as it would be inconceivable, unacceptable and immoral to sell these products in a doctor’s surgery.
