‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

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By Storm Newton, PA Media and Sarah Lowden

There has been an “extraordinary” increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, which is contributing to family doctors leaving the profession, one of England’s leading medics has suggested.

Dr Claire Fuller, primary care medical director for NHS England, said it is not acceptable to “bash” GPs, who are “exhausted” and working “flat out”.