Some non-attendance is inevitable with pre-booked appointments, as GP appointments must compete with patients' other priorities and the complexities of their day. Utilising modern communication technologies, such as SMS text messaging, may make cancellation simpler. A structured approach to matching supply and demand of appointments might reduce problems arising from non-attendance.

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