Tensions in primary healthcare escalate as GPs reject increased workload

Ljubljana, 22 March - Threats by dozens of general practitioners around the country to quit in the face of a recent decision to increase the number of patients GPs are expected to cover have been making headlines in recent days. Matters seem to be spiralling out of control, as medical students have also been showing no interest to pursue a career in general practice.

Slovenj Gradec
Health Centre.
Photo: Vesna Pušnik Brezovnik/STA

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