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GP appointments which are potentially avoidable in the UK 2016

Distribution of GP appointments which are potentially avoidable in the United Kingdom in 2016

The data shows the share of GP appointments which are potentially avoidable in the UK in 2016. The majority of GP appointments, 74% are unavoidable, however 6% of appointments could be avoidable viy self-care and pharmacy options.

Unavoidable (self-rated by GPs)	74
Other in practice	7
Self-care/pharmacy	6
Outpatients	3
Sick notes/appeals	3
Other	3
Care navigation	3
Organisation in practice	2

GP appointments which are potentially avoidable in the UK 2016

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