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The places with the worst GP shortages in England revealed

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For every GP there are more than 2,300 patients - a jump of 350 since 2015 .

Areas struggling the most have list sizes exceeding 3,000 patients, nearly double those with most doctors.

Experts said variation was "unwarranted" and put patients' health at risk.

Government said it was developing plans to train more doctors and relieve some pressure.

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90

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92

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formal

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English

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50

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short-lived

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