Comes after the relaunch of the self-referral pathway for physiotherapy patients
It's hoped increasing the accessibility of alternative primary care professionals will make it easier to get an appointment with a GP.
One of the aims of Manx Care's mandate for the coming year is to direct people to the right type of care in the first instance without needing a referral.
For example, the relaunch of its self-referral pathway for physiotherapy means patients can book an appointment without going to the doctors first.
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Treasury Minister Alex Allinson is also a practising GP and says moves like this should make GPs more accessible:
Manx Care has agreed to speak to Manx Radio about this issue in due course.
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