The prime minister announced the NHS app would give patients greater choice and control over their treatment.
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He said the overhaul would focus on making appointments available in the community rather than at hospital and preventing unnecessary referrals. He expected that giving the choice to patients over non-essential follow-up appointments would free up about 1m appointments a year for those who need them
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