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Millions of people could miss out on health checks for potentially fatal conditions, an investigation has revealed.
Up to nine million patients may miss out on checks designed to spot potentially fatal conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, unless current provision and uptake improve, according to research for GP magazine.
One senior GP criticised the "ad hoc" programme, saying more central guidance is needed, while one health trust said carrying out the checks was not a priority due to "other pressures" and a charity leader warned of a "postcode lottery".
In April a mandatory target to check 20% of those aged 40-74 each year was introduced, having been an informal target since 2009.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/uk...vVNGP4iQi0GrwhHHg?docId=N0462851344950987506A
Up to nine million patients may miss out on checks designed to spot potentially fatal conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, unless current provision and uptake improve, according to research for GP magazine.
One senior GP criticised the "ad hoc" programme, saying more central guidance is needed, while one health trust said carrying out the checks was not a priority due to "other pressures" and a charity leader warned of a "postcode lottery".
In April a mandatory target to check 20% of those aged 40-74 each year was introduced, having been an informal target since 2009.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/uk...vVNGP4iQi0GrwhHHg?docId=N0462851344950987506A