Doctors, receptionists and practice teams quit after wave of hostility over GP appointments

Fears of mass exodus as abuse by patients skyrockets over blood tests, jabs and face-to-face consultations

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Senior doctors have warned that practice staff and GPs are quitting after an unprecedented and escalating wave of abuse from patients that has followed weeks of public pressure over face-to-face appointments.

Practice managers, receptionists and doctors have spoken of daily confrontations with patients over issues including appointments, vaccinations and blood tests.