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Should patients be able to email their doctor?

Sep 04, 201417 min
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Episode description

Demand for better access to primary care is ever rising, but is email the answer? In this podcast, Elinor Gunning, a clinical teaching fellow in London says that patients want it and that careful planning can mitigate worries about safety and security. Emma Richards, trainee academic GP, is not so sure and thinks clearer guidance and resourcing are needed first. Read the head to head online:

http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g5338

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