As patients’ needs grow more complex, should GPs get greater diagnostic powers?

Update: 2025-10-22

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The Health of the Nation industry survey of almost 2,500 GPs shows a growing number of general practitioners are managing patient conditions typically handled by specialists. Dr Raj Khillan, a paediatrician with over 20 years of experience, says the issue is creating several challenges in the healthcare industry.

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