A private GP is a licensed medical practitioner who operates independently, outside of the NHS, and provides a range of medical services to patients on a fee-for-service basis. Private GPs offer an alternative to NHS GPs, offering patients greater flexibility, convenience, and access to a wider range of medical services.Unlike NHS GPs who are salaried employees of the NHS, private GPs are self-employed, and patients must pay for each consultation or service they receive. Private GPs can also provide medical care that may not be available within the NHS, including access to specialist tests, treatments, and medications.