Three times more than the “safe” limit, or 80 patients a day, were seen by GPs in the early years of the NHS. :hmn
n And GP surgeries themselves have detailed disturbing stories of overwhelming and dangerous workloads, as well as increasing mistreatment towards staff in recent years. n But records show that the 1950s, shortly after the establishment of the health service, was just as challenging a period for general practice, with GPs having to treat up to …