The book's author Julian M. Simpson says: 'The NHS evolved during its first four decades into a system based around general practice and primary care. By becoming family doctors, South Asian doctors prevented a GP recruitment crisis. Not only were many South Asian doctors supporting the continued existence of the NHS by helping to maintain staffing levels, but they also played an innovative role in the development of general practice. So, because I was able to appoint and had the freedom to make these decisions, I appointed a nurse to take blood pressure, weight and urine samples.’Community roleMany South Asian GPs took on additional responsibilities beyond their clinical roles. Female South Asian doctors faced both gender and race discrimination.

Source: Sunday Times April 26, 2018 00:00 UTC