General Practice Delivers 683K Consultations Per Week
Public Health Scotland has recently published its quarterly report, revealing the impressive scale of weekly activity across NHS Scotland. According to the latest figures, general practices deliver approximately 683,000 consultations every week. This staggering number highlights the critical role that general practices play in providing healthcare services to the community.
The report, illustrated with a bubble diagram below, not only showcases the volume of consultations in general practice but also provides a comprehensive overview of other NHS Scotland activities. This includes inpatient activity, out-of-hours services, A&E attendance, as well as services provided by NHS dentists and pharmacies.
These figures serve as a powerful reminder of the extensive reach and impact of NHS Scotland, demonstrating the sheer number of patients seen on a weekly basis. Some practices have even taken to social media to share this information with their patients, emphasising the importance and scale of their work.
