Health Tech
NHS IT system failure will cost £7m
The failed data system which compromised communication between hospitals and GPs will cost £7m to fix, according to IT Pro The government has confirmed that keep reading
Management
Health Tech
Conducting an effective interview
General practice is under pressure and it is more important than ever to ensure that you are recruiting the right people to your practice team. keep reading
Management
NHS workers disciplined for inappropriate social media use
The use of social media in sharing patient information has come under fire, with well over a thousand members of NHS staff being disciplined for keep reading
Management
GP services in Banbury set to evolve
GP services in Banbury are set to be overhauled, both with a merger and the first steps towards video appointments The Banbury Guardian has reported keep reading
Management
‘We need to end the silence’ regarding bullying of healthcare workers
The British Medical Association has launched a campaign against bullying of healthcare staff in the workplace Workplace bullying is an ongoing problem, and we already keep reading
Management
Data management; a connected patient record
The NHS in England is making steady progress towards a digital-first service – a connected service where patient information is shared securely with healthcare professionals, keep reading
Management
Bradford GP surgery to star in Channel 5 show GPs: Behind Closed Doors
Bradford GP surgery Ridge Medical Practice to star in Channel 5 show GPs: Behind Closed Doors, reports the Telegraph and Argus As Channel 5’s landmark documentary keep reading
Management
‘GPs want smartphone consultations, but please give us the right resources’, says BMA
In an article in The Daily Telegraph the secretary of state for health and social care, Matt Hancock, said that every patient should have access to smartphone keep reading
Management
Strategic HRM; applying your HR savvy
What is strategic human resource management (HRM) and how can your GP practice benefit from it? We consider its place within your practice’s business strategy, keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Enhanced vaccination programme set to benefit the population and reduce GP appointments
A more effective flu vaccine – available this winter for those aged 65 and over, which could prevent deaths and reduce the burden on the keep reading