When you visit your GP, you may have noticed a common occurrence.

Each visit seems to involve a lengthy wait before you’re seen. Even after the previous patient has left, you find yourself waiting for your name to be called.

This delay between appointments is not uncommon, and an NHS doctor has shed light on why this happens. Doctor Shireen, who goes by @doctorshireen on TikTok, is known for her health advice online. Recently, she addressed a question many patients have – why does it take so…