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More than 60% of about 900 doctors recently informally polled on whether they were taking on new patients, said that they weren't. File photo

More than 60% of about 900 doctors recently informally polled on whether they were taking on new patients, said that they weren't. File photo

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021 - 17:52
Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent

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