What is the point of having a “named” doctor?
In 2 years I have had 4 different “named” doctors … no explanation from practice as to reason for changes … it may not matter for average patients but for a patient with a complex history it is impossible to build up a working relationship with a doctor … the practice claims it doesn’t matter because you can see other GP’s but a) that is not a reality when you can’t book an appointment for “routine” matters and you’re subject to the rota on the day you call and b) it makes having a named doctor a pointless tick box exercise! The practice is too focused on processes rather than meaningful relationships with patients with complex needs that might actually keep them out of hospital!