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The impact of social media on teenagers
As reported by the BBC News, new research suggests that teenagers who spend more time on social media are less satisfied in life Scientists believe keep reading
NHS
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RCGP comments on fall in gastro-intestinal infection during pandemic
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) have responded to research published in BMJ Open Chair of the RCGP, Professor Martin Marshall, said the following: keep reading
Health Tech
How data can improve population health
Tracey Cotterill, managing director for population health intelligence at Civica, explores how machine learning can provide the data intelligence we need to deliver better healthcare keep reading
News
RCGP suggests patients are more comfortable seeking mental health support
The comments relate to the rise in the number of prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications in the UK between 2003 and 2018 Chair of the Royal keep reading
Recruit and Retain
What is the GP retention scheme?
​The GP retention scheme is a package of support for GPs considering leaving the profession – and for the practices employing them – to help keep reading
News
GP warns short appointments are “not safe”
As reported by the Leicester Mercury, general practitioners have issued a warning to MPs as to the dangers of shorter appointment times Dr Andrew Green keep reading
Comment
How to address an increase in general practice call volume
As demand for GP appointments soar, Paul Bensley explores what can be done to address the number of calls doctor’s surgeries are receiving every day CREDIT: keep reading
Management
Top tips to motivate your team
When it comes to motivation, do we start with relationships or results? CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on keep reading
News
RCGP responds to Hunt’s comments on the “uberisation” of GP services
The Royal College of General Practitioners responds to the comments made by Jeremy Hunt “Continuity of care is highly valued by both patients and GPs keep reading
Management
The impact of climate change on health
Kent Buse and Sofia Gruskin reflect on the recent recognition of the universal right to a healthy environment – and outline actions to help accelerate keep reading