Family doctors are at the heart of the reforms but only 12% agreed that they would make things “noticeably” better, down from 23% when a similar survey was taken in September 2010.
Under the changes, GP-led groups will take control of about £60 billion of the NHS budget in England from April next year. They will be expected to plan and buy most routine healthcare within their community.
Yet the poll of 814 GPs for the BBC showed 55% did not agree that the changes would improve care, while 33% said they did not know whether it would or not.
The vast majority, 83%, also predicted that there would be an increase in rationing in their area, because of financial pressures.
Some 87% agreed the changes would lead to private companies having a bigger role in the health service.
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