From Neil Doherty, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK
Clare Wilson reports doctors saying that you cannot replace their wealth of experience and “gut feeling” during consultations (7 July, p 25). But when discussion or examination of a patient isn't enough, doctors rightly send them for tests. We all dislike incursions into our expertise, but sometimes it can be more expert still with more back-up systems.
A computer consultation while the patient waits to be seen could give their doctor a head start and cut the appointment time.
