You're missing the wood for the trees. The 'doctor' part of the statement wasn't the important part, it's that early diagnosis is encouraged. For example, the N

You're missing the wood for the trees. The 'doctor' part of the statement wasn't the important part, it's that early diagnosis is encouraged. For example, the NHS has the NHS 111 helpline for times when you want medical advice but it isn't something that requires visiting a doctor (they can refer you to a doctor if it is something that requires further investigation). http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandur...