GPs face wave of complaints due to COVID-19 impact on NHS

GPs could be facing a huge wave of complaints due to changes to working practices adopted during the pandemic and delays in access to secondary care, medico-legal experts have warned.

by Emma Bower
Dr Caroline Fryar, head of advisory services at the MDU
Dr Caroline Fryar, head of advisory services at the MDU

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