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Practices still rely on ‘archaic’ technology
CREDIT: This story was originally seen on the Lancashire Telegraph A survey has shown that thousands of hospitals and GPs in the UK use fax 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
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Top GP to help integrate health throughout England
A specialist GP has been appointed to help spread NHS innovations that integrate health and social care throughout England Dr Karen Kirkham runs a practice keep reading
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New collaboration aims to promote general practice to young people
A partnership between the RCGP and Queen’s University Belfast aims to ensure young people are aware of the benefits of working in general practice The keep reading
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Doctors call for cap on GP workload
CREDIT: This story was originally seen on Aol.co.uk Doctors have voted in favour of a motion to cap the workload of GPs at the annual keep reading
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The foundation of general practice has “serious structural faults” – but can be fixed
Dr Richard Vautrey addressed a BMA members’ event this week and discussed in-depth the reasons why general practice is both vital and at risk The keep reading
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Public satisfaction with GP services falls to its lowest level ever
A new survey highlights a distinct drop in how the public feels about their general practice experiences The British Journal of General Practice has published keep reading
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Diabetes study shows GPs need to treat the person, not the physical symptoms
It’s Diabetes Awareness Week, and a new study shows that diabetic people are experiencing high levels of mental health issues related to their condition It’s keep reading
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Carers need more support from medical professionals, says report
A study has shown that carers are suffering mentally and physically due to their demanding roles Carers Week, which falls on 11-17 June, has inspired keep reading
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RCGP urges health secretary to continue to strive for GP workforce boost
RCGP urges health secretary Jeremy Hunt to not to ‘give up’ on efforts to boost GP workforce following exclusive interview with The Guardian In an interview with The Guardian, keep reading