GPs who conduct their appointments in person are more likely to have satisfied patients, according to a new study by University of Manchester researchers. According to their study published in the ...

GP practices wishing to boost patient satisfaction should prioritise supplying face-to-face appointments over speed of access, researchers have indicated. Higher numbers of face-to-face GP ...

The results showed a “higher volume of appointments, especially face to face with GPs, was significantly associated with increased patient satisfaction.” The team concluded: “Patient satisfaction and ...

The study also theorizes that patient satisfaction could increase by 1% when 10 additional face-to-face GP appointments per 1,000 patients per month are added. The findings are released amid ...