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When will we be truly ready for video GP consultations?
As reported by Herald Scotland, a trial for video consultations in Scotland has highlighted some technical difficulties – so when will we be ready? It’s keep reading
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NHS prescribing is back in the spotlight – where does tech fit?
Accurate and appropriate prescribing is a fundamental part of the NHS Long Term Plan and an important area of focus for practices. In this article keep reading
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In demand and on demand:Â improving primary care with community pharmacy
The NHS Long Term Plan outlines a vision for ‘fully integrated, community-based healthcare’ where pharmacists play a prominent role in multidisciplinary teams aligned with new keep reading
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Could your practice benefit from an agile approach?
From managing budgetary pressures, to strains such as the ‘flu season or staff retention issues, GP practices face extraordinary challenges. Practice managers are responsible for keep reading
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Matt Hancock outlines ‘NHS-as-a-platform’ concept
As reported by diginomica, Matt Hancock has outlined his ideas to create an ‘NHS-as-a-service’ solution Matt Hancock, the health secretary, has stated that he hopes keep reading
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GP at Hand ‘unsustainable’; BMA responds
The BMA has responded to a new report which suggests that the GP at Hand app may not be viable for rolling out across the keep reading
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Inspecting online primary care providers
In England, nearly 14 million people are using online services to engage with a doctor. It’s a massive achievement and demonstrates the increasing acceptance of keep reading
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New Happiness Pulse wellbeing measurement survey free for practices
Launched in April, the Happiness Pulse is a free online survey that combines a range of academic measures of wellbeing into a simple and interactive keep reading
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Wearable tech allows COPD patients’ to be monitored at home
Scottish patients suffering with a life-threatening lung condition can now be monitored in the comfort of their own home using wearables and cloud technology This keep reading
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The state of independent care
The Care Quality Commission plays a vital role in monitoring and managing the care quality of NHS providers – a position it also pholds for keep reading