苏格兰的GP短缺更趋恶化, Scotland's GP shortage worsens, risking patient safety amid burnout and funding concerns.

由于工作时间延长、财政紧张以及自2017年以来全时等效的GP下降67,苏格兰的GP燃烧正在威胁患者的安全。 GP burnout in Scotland is threatening patient safety due to longer work hours, financial strain, and a decline in whole-time equivalent GPs by 67 since 2017. 尽管对更多的全科医生进行了培训,但许多人选择非全时工作。 Despite more GPs being trained, many opt for part-time work. 卫生秘书Neil Gray承认挑战所在, 指出政府医保经费增加, 而苏格兰保守派则呼吁制定更好的预算来应对危机。 Health Secretary Neil Gray acknowledges the challenges, citing increased funding for GP care, while the Scottish Conservatives call for better budgeting to address the crisis.