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GPs in population rise warning

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Published: 01:53 PM, 08 February 2010

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Rising populations could place further strain on GP practices

New GP practices should be set up in areas of Scotland which are likely to see population increases, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.

The organisation said the country's population was predicted to rise by 7% within the next 23 years.

It warned this would make it harder for people to make appointments with GPs, many of whose lists have already grown considerably
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