Submitted on Tuesday 21st February 2017
Rejected on Thursday 2nd March 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Enforce a fine for patients who do not attend (DNA) NHS hospital appointments.
DNAs:
- Cost the NHS an estimated £225 million in 2012 to 2013*
- Are an inefficient use of staff
- Result in extended waiting times
- Occurred in around 5.6 million (9% of the total) NHS outpatient appointments in England between 2014 to 2015**
(See additional details for sources * and **)
Appointments where a patient does not show or provide prior notice are regarded as DNA (did not attend) appointments.
*Source: The National Audit Office
**Source: Quarterly Hospital Activity Data, 2015
Additional information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hospitals-and-patients-urged-to-take-action-on-missed-appointments
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