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Excessive workload forcing GPs to quit, RCGP survey shows
An RCGP survey has highlighted exactly how overworked and under pressure UK GPs are The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has surveyed 1,096 GPs keep reading
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Doctors in Scotland ‘under pressure and fearful of making errors’
A survey by the British Medical Association (BMA) has highlighted the stark reality of how doctors in Scotland feel about their roles The BMA conducted keep reading
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How to work smarter, not harder
Modern practice managers have their work cut out for them. Practice workload is increasing and resources are decreasing – all practice staff are tasked with keep reading
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Staffordshire GP lifts lid on 12-hour days
A North Staffordshire-based GP has opened up about the incredibly long hours she’s working due to the volume of patients her practice sees Dr Lorna keep reading
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Thousands of patients consult GPs regarding dental issues
Around 380,000 patients go to their GP with a dental problem every year, according to a BJGP study A new study by the British Journal keep reading
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Intense pressure is causing GPs to work just 3.5 days a week
New research shows that GPs are working shorter hours than ever, while many trainee GPs have no intention of working full-time According to The Telegraph, keep reading
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Pilot scheme sees paramedics tackling house calls in place of GPs
CREDIT: This story was originally seen on Gloucestershire Live A pilot scheme to use 999 responders in place of GPs for house calls is doing keep reading
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Practice nurse-led care just as good as that of doctors, report shows
Research gleaned from 18 international case studies show that the care and expertise shown by nurses is equal to that of doctors in primary care keep reading
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Matt Hancock must remember GPs as a priority, says RCGP
Matt Hancock says low morale in NHS workers is ‘heartbreaking’ and aims to improve the issue; the RCGP has highlighted a lack of focus on keep reading
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GP workload could be cut by pharmacist management of hypertension, report shows
A BJGP report explores the role pharmacists play in the management of hypertension, freeing up time for GPs A British Journal of General Practice report keep reading