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Population density Scotland - 65
Population density England - 270
Person per square Km
I think that might explain the GP metric.
hurricane_run-
So if Scotland had the same as England would that be a good thing, or a bad thing?
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The GP difference probably predates devoloution, the reasons for the different number of GPs per person are complicated.
More interesting is where the GPs practice. Number of GPs per head is often lower in areas of highest need.
Dammit
Peter_Carter
Scotland has 76 GPs per 100,000 people, compared to a national UK average of 60.
The metrics are out there, if you choose to look for them - or, I suppose, if they're meaningful for you.