What are GPs actually doing?

Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients, possibly such as yourself, have started to become more concerned and confused about their GPs ‘busy’ schedule. However, everything you believe your GP has to handle on a day-to-day basis is only the tip of the iceberg, as many patients remain unaware of the vast majority of tasks, consultations, trainings, reports, reviews, referrals, etc., that fill up a GP’s day.

This article explains more about the general responsibilities and activities of a GP, to explain the busy schedules of GPs that might prevent patients from getting through to their GP. The image attached below provides another overview of all the things GP’s generally do, whether patients are aware of them or not.