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Rural GP concerns over Scotland’s new contract
CREDIT: This story was first seen in BBC News Rural doctors say Scotland’s proposed new GP contract has not ‘adequately addressed’ the challenges they face, BBC keep reading
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Fail to prepare for GDPR? Prepare to fail…
What do you need to do to get your practice ready for GDPR? In our sister publication Dealer Support, Graham Hansen at HRC Law took keep reading
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Surcharge hike will hinder doctors, says BMA
The BMA cautions that government plans to double the cost of the health surcharge levied on non-EEA (European Economic Area) visitors to the UK risks keep reading
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A new dawn, a new day, a new…GP partner
In the current climate, it’s becoming more difficult to attract potential partners for your GP practice. However – if you can make them an offer keep reading
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Health rethink over falling GP numbers in Oxford
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Oxford Mail A growing shortage of GPs in Oxford is forcing health bosses to rethink how care is keep reading
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Opioid prescribing is on the rise across England, new study finds
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Express and Star Researchers called for a new database detailing patients who are taking large amounts of keep reading
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And what about the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)?
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a voluntary reward and incentive programme – intended to reward GP practices for the quality of care provided to keep reading
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Splitting GP services up for different patient groups could negatively affect quality of care
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the National Health Executive Initiatives offering faster access to GPs may undermine doctors’ ability to keep people out keep reading
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Doctors quit BMA in protest at ‘serious breach of trust’ over new Scottish GP contract
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Herald Family doctors in some of Scotland’s most deprived and rural practices are quitting the BMA in protest keep reading
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Action urged to halt exodus of GPs as study suggests doctors feel undervalued
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Bournemouth Daily Echo Doctors are thinking of quitting general practice because they feel undervalued within the healthcare keep reading