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'The shortage of GPs is biting hard, particularly in rural Ireland'

Recommendations were made last week about how people shouldn’t go to A&E unless it was absolutely necessary. Today, GPs are under so much pressure that people around the country can’t get an appointment. What is going wrong with the healthcare system...

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13.05 10 Jan 2023


'The shortage of GPs is biting hard, particularly in rural Ireland'


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13.05 10 Jan 2023


Recommendations were made last week about how people shouldn’t go to A&E unless it was absolutely necessary. Today, GPs are under so much pressure that people around the country can’t get an appointment.

What is going wrong with the healthcare system at the moment and what needs to happen for something to change?

Andrea was joined by GPs and listeners on the show to discuss...


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