In the Herald today: GPS have warned that surgeries are facing a “perfect storm” as patients who are seeking pandemic-delayed appointments, flu vaccinations and mental health issues combine to drive a surge in consultations. One doctor said his practice in Glasgow’s south side had experienced an almost 70 per cent rise in patient numbers and that he had serious concerns the pattern would continue into winter. GPs is repeated several times but only one actually features, Dr John Montgomery of the David Elder Medical Practice in Glasgow. Dr Montgomery has done a survey of the demand for appointments. I see no sign … Continue reading One GP’s ‘survey’ is not enough to generate a perfect storm or a tsunami