A FEW weeks ago, I drew attention to the number of people not using their booked appointments at the doctor’s surgery and then omitting to cancel when not required, or forgetting, thus denying genuine patients a much-needed appointment.
Such a simple task. The Advertiser then took up the story.
I now learn the latest figure is higher this month at 142 unused appointments.
Some, no doubt, have genuine reasons but most I would wager have just not bothered to cancel. Even with a gadget welded to their hand.
I suggest these non-appearances are fined £10 a time and failure to pay would lead to being struck off the doctors’ lists.
A well-placed boot up the derriere is required as some people need to be shaken out of their inconsiderate lifestyle.
John Porter, Millway Road, Andover
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