Waiting to be seen by the doctor, I saw a notice on the wall to the effect the doctor would only deal with one health problem per appointment.

I appreciate a doctor will have many people to see, but it seems the days that you can discuss your overall health with your GP are over.

I was also told by the receptionist the doctor tries to average three or four minutes per patient. This hardly seems enough time to deal with peoples' problems properly.

Aubrey Stein
Pattiswick Square
Basildon