GP appointments over the phone or online can ‘put patients at risk’

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By Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor

GP appointments over the phone or online can miss serious illnesses and put patients at risk, according to a new study.

Researchers said mistakes via remote consultation are rare, but there is a risk of patients being under-diagnosed, GPs being swayed by what has been said previously, and less qualified staff not acting on signs of illness.