The News General DM News Government launches online reporting form to allow public to rate GPs
21 October 2009
The government has introduced an online form to allow NHS patients to rate and compare their doctors and GP practices.
The new tool is designed to help patients choose the best health facilities among England’s 8,300 GP practices, as they will be able to read other people’s online comments.
Similar to the hospital comparison service launched over the summer, the tool will make it easier to find key information in one place, such as opening times and additional facilities offered by the GP practice. Patients will also be able to find out about:
- How easy it is to get an appointment
- How highly they would recommend the GP practice
- How well patients are treated by staff
- If patients felt they were involved in decisions about their care.
Health minister Mike O’Brien said, "This new tool allows every single GP practice in the country to see the patient’s view on what they are doing well and what needs to be improved. It will help drive up quality across the board, and is another step in ensuring we have a modern NHS which reflects the needs of the patient."
HM Revenue & Customs recently introduced an online reporting form to allow the public to report alleged tax evaders.
