The article discusses a pilot scheme in the UK where NHS patients receive remote care from general practitioners (GPs) based overseas, such as in Australia, India, and Malaysia. The scheme, run by the private company Asterix Health, aims to reduce administrative workload for UK practices by recruiting overseas doctors registered with the General Medical Council to provide virtual appointments to UK patients. The findings and potential implications of this pilot program are not yet clear.
Overseas GPs: India and Australia based doctors caring for UK patients under pilot scheme
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