Claim: Hundreds of GPs are asking patients to prove they need face-to-face appointments in a three-minute telephone call, before they see them.
Fact-check: Will you have to prove you need to see your GP? - Full Fact
Verdict: we haven't seen evidence that gps are asking patients to prove they need to see them over the telephone. some people do have concerns about whether taking initial consultations over the phone provides the best quality of care, saves gps time overall, or saves the nhs money.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Richard Braham
Date published: 2016-11-29T00:00:00