Did Not Attend

Did Not Attend (DNA)

A DNA is someone who Did Not Attend an appointment at the surgery and did not tell us beforehand. The Doctor or Nurse were waiting, but the patient did not attend. DNAs are a serious problem for the NHS. Research shows that around 13 million GP appointments and 6 million practice nurse appointments are missed each year.

Page last reviewed: 01 March 2022
Page created: 01 March 2022