general practice

noun

1. family practice.

Word History and Origins

Origin of general practice¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Dr Amanda Doyle, of NHS England, said: "This step will help modernise general practice by making online access as easy as calling or walking in to your practice, ensuring the phone lines are available for those who need them most and making it easier for practices to triage patients based on clinical need."

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She said ministers had been warned that the changes would lead to "hospital-style waiting lists in general practice" which could "reduce face-to-face GP appointments".

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According to the department, the total investment in general practice in 2025/26 would be £414m.

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Compared with the rest of the UK, investment in general practice in Northern Ireland is the lowest - in England, GP services receive about 9% of the total health budget while in England it is 6.6%.

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It is estimated that the new service could lead to 180,000 fewer calls to GPs - and up to 30,000 fewer general practice appointments each year.

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