The plea comes from Primary Care Services North Cumbria following continued reports of abuse and threatening behaviour towards GP staff in recent weeks.
A spokesperson for Primary Care Services North Cumbria said: “Sometimes this season unfortunately brings out the worst in people.
“So we’re going to highlight one more final plea for the holidays to please be kind to staff trying to help you.
“Not just in primary care but also hospitals, pharmacies, dentists, opticians, community services, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, venues, transport, leisure centres, hotels and even on the roads.
“You might have a lot swirling in your brain but end of the day we are all humans so please be kind and try not to take frustration out on the people who are just trying to help.
“It really saddens us that in recent weeks, some GP practices continue to experience abuse and threatening behaviour from patients.
“This behaviour is unacceptable, and practices will respond accordingly to protect their teams.
“In serious cases, practices have the right to remove patients from their list if they are violent or abusive and yes, this should absolutely work both ways.
“Healthcare staff should treat patients fairly, kindly, and respectfully too.
“If you have concerns about your care, there are formal complaints routes to raise them safely and effectively – abusive behaviour is never the right route.”