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Should NHS Doctors charge for patient appointments?

Lloyd Price

Minor ailments such as these can be dealt with easily by pharmacists, yet take up a disproportionate amount of practice resources.Dentists already charge for NHS appointments - A dental check up on the NHS is £18.50, yet dental health in the country continues to improve.

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How Technology Can Help Us Achieve Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

In dentistry, for example, AI is rapidly improving doctor-patient communication, increasing patient trust and compliance with recommended care––delivering a subtle but impactful boost to healthcare equity by reducing disparities in how individuals perceive the dental healthcare system and, in turn, manage their own dental health.