8 February 2012
As many as a million non-existent patients are registered with GPs, according to official estimates. These “ghost” patients account for on average 5% of practice lists across England but as many as 30% in some PCT areas. This so-called list inflation results in unfair distribution of resources. PCC has produced a briefing explaining the scale of the problem and suggesting practical measures for tackling it.
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