More than 4 million visits a year are unnecessary – costing the hospital $ 290 million . experts say some patients have even turned up because they were sick , their false nails were hurting or they had paint in their hair . Problem is exacerbated by the fact it is so hard to see a patient , experts disagree .
More than 4 million visits a year are unnecessary – costing the NHS £290m . Doctors say some patients have even turned up because they were hungover , their false nails were hurting or they had paint in their hair . Problem is exacerbated by the fact it is so hard to see a GP , experts say .