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RCGP suggests patients are more comfortable seeking mental health support
The comments relate to the rise in the number of prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications in the UK between 2003 and 2018 Chair of the Royal keep reading
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GP warns short appointments are “not safe”
As reported by the Leicester Mercury, general practitioners have issued a warning to MPs as to the dangers of shorter appointment times Dr Andrew Green keep reading
Management
Top tips to motivate your team
When it comes to motivation, do we start with relationships or results? CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on keep reading
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How to address an increase in general practice call volume
As demand for GP appointments soar, Paul Bensley explores what can be done to address the number of calls doctor’s surgeries are receiving every day CREDIT: keep reading
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RCGP responds to Hunt’s comments on the “uberisation” of GP services
The Royal College of General Practitioners responds to the comments made by Jeremy Hunt “Continuity of care is highly valued by both patients and GPs keep reading
Management
The impact of climate change on health
Kent Buse and Sofia Gruskin reflect on the recent recognition of the universal right to a healthy environment – and outline actions to help accelerate keep reading
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Protecting your mental health online
MIND takes you through the benefits and challenges which being online can bring to your mental health CREDIT: This is an edited version of an keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Issuing fit notes in general practice
Guidance for GP practices on issuing fit notes to patients to declare they are not fit to work Temporary change to fit notes In relation keep reading
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Five-steps to a great night’s sleep
Here’s a simple five-step guide to create healthy night-time habits, and set you up for slumber CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article keep reading
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The “Uberisation” of GP services
As reported by The Telegraph, the former health secretary has warned the NHS is moving towards an “Uberisation” of primary care with patients seeing a different keep reading