Doctors' workloads: 'Care system is in crisis', says GP

A survey of more than 15,000 UK doctors suggests that longer appointments and better funding are needed to improve services.

The poll, by the British Medical Association found that over 90% thought their workload had a negative impact on the care given to patients and that only one in 10 felt standard 10 minute consultation slots were adequate.

Dr Zoe Norris, a GP, told BBC Breakfast that 10-minute slots were often inadequate

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