Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Require a paediatrician in every medical practice
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to make it a requirement for there to be a dedicated paediatrician in every medical practice, to help ensure children receive appropriate medical advice.
Many doctors specialise in a particular field, and we believe children should receive care from a well-versed professional paediatrician. Regrettably, there are instances where inaccurate diagnoses have occurred. We believe this can be due to a GP's lack of expertise in treating children.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
25 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.