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Pandemic has accelerated demand for private healthcare, report finds

BMJ 2022; 376 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o566 (Published 03 March 2022) Cite this as: BMJ 2022;376:o566

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More research needed

Dear Editor

Research by the IPPR has revealed, unsurprisingly, that because of the current difficulties of the NHS more people are seeking private treatment. I suggest to the IPPR that it conducts further research into the average increase in salary of consultants on maximum part-time NHS contracts over the same time, and what effect, if any, this is having on overcoming the NHS's difficulties.

Competing interests: No competing interests

15 March 2022
Justin A Robbins
Retired GP
Yealmpton Nr Plymouth