Management
New Ideas Lighten the Load in General Practice
General practice can feel like a heavy burden these days, with growing financial and time pressures. However, innovative ideas can make a difference. Here are keep reading
GP workload
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NEWS: Workload crisis risks patient safety
As reported by RCGP, over 76% of GPs report that excessive workloads are compromising patient safety, urging immediate government action With the General Election only weeks keep reading
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NEWS: GP numbers fall, workload grows
As reported by GP Online, new data reveals a significant decline in GP partners and overall GP numbers in England, despite increasing patient appointments, sparking financial keep reading
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NEWS: Study shows continuity of care could slash GP workload
As reported by GP Online, a recent study suggests that prioritising continuity of care in general practice could lead to a significant reduction in patient consultations, keep reading
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NEWS: GPs spend hours weekly resolving interface woes
As reported by GP Online, a report by Humberside LMC reveals that GPs, often due to poor communication and inappropriate work transfer, spend a significant amount of time keep reading
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GPs express concern over mental health support
As reported by STV News, a recent survey of 804 GPs in Scotland reveals that only 14% feel they have sufficient access to mental health keep reading
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Rising GP workload strains healthcare system
As reported by RCGP, the latest figures reveal a surge in patient appointments, while the number of qualified GPs remains insufficient, putting pressure on the healthcare system keep reading
Management
How to successfully implement a triage system in your practice
The BMA has released guidance designed to support GP practices in implementing triage systems that can be adapted to individual practice circumstances CREDIT: This is keep reading
Management
How can medical support workers help with GP workloads?
As GP workloads continue to increase, how can medical support workers ease the load? In 2021-22 the NHS provided £15m of national funding to trusts keep reading
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Immediate action needed to tackle GP workload and workforce pressures, says RCGP
The RCGP has responded to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s speech, in which he referenced how difficult it was to get a GP appointments Professor keep reading