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The Family Doctor's Tale
Episode 4 of 8
Update on the 1980s series about a group of young doctors. This edition looks at David Copping, who chose to be a GP when its popularity was at its nadir.
Update on the 1980s series about a group of doctors just starting out on their careers. David Copping always wanted to be a GP, even though it was the less glamorous side of medicine. But by choosing general practice at its nadir meant David had the pick of the jobs, and now the government has boosted GPs' salaries and cut their night work. Working four days a week for a high salary, life is good. Life may be better for GPs, but are the patients getting what they need from them?
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Thu 4 Sep 2008
02:40