All GPs articles – Page 8
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HSJ LocalGPs reject joining trust in favour of ‘John Lewis’ model
A GP surgery is believed to have become the first practice in England to switch to a ‘John Lewis’ ownership model after rejecting the prospect of joining its local integrated NHS trust.
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NewsRevealed: Best and worst areas for GP patient satisfaction
Analysis of a major patient survey suggests wide variation between GP services in different health systems.
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NewsNew RCGP chair elected
A GP and academic from Wales has been elected as the next chair of the Royal College of GPs.
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CommentCommunity participation is core to resolving pressures on the NHS
The demand pressures facing the NHS are so immense that it is imperative to support the wellbeing in communities and better prevent acute escalation, writes Jessica Studdert
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NewsNo GP contract ‘big bang’ needed, says new NHSE director
NHS England’s new director of primary care has said workforce shortages are standing in the way of continuity of care, rather than issues with the GP contract.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Layers or enablers – the ICS identity crisis
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care and commissioning. This week by primary care reporter Shruti Sheth Trivedi.
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NewsGP funding formula set for change, says NHSE director
NHS England’s medical director for primary care has promised reform of GP funding allocations as part of contract renegotiations.
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HSJ PartnersPCN Hub Delivery – collaboration of people, processes and technology
Helen Holmes-Fogg on creating sustainability and stability in general practice through the implementation of PCN Hubs
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NewsNHSE extends Capita primary care contract for £94m
NHS England has extended Capita’s primary care support services contract for three more years for £94m.
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CommentNHS England’s PCN contract is working against the Fuller review
There is a stark contrast between the themes of the Fuller Stocktake report and NHS England’s primary care network contract, writes Dr Joe McManners
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NewsNHSE urges system leaders to ‘understand’ primary care in their areas
An NHS England director has urged integrated care system leaders to better understand primary care in their areas.
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CommentTo tackle long covid, enhance support to GPs
With an estimated 1.5 million people living with long covid in the UK, Louise Ansari calls for better support for GPs in recognising and managing the condition
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NewsBabylon ‘cautious on NHS expansion’ as it ‘loses money on every patient’
Digital provider Babylon Health is going to be “very cautious” about any further growth of its GP services in the UK, as it still loses money on every patient it sees, its chief executive has said.
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LeaderDr Fuller sets out ICSs’ inheritance, and it’s tough
Claire Fuller seeks to underline a new era for primary care under integrated care systems — and it’s going to be a difficult one.
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HSJ PartnersBorderless with benefits: Digital healthcare at a local level
The continuing transition to care at scale and digitalisation has raised questions regarding its impact on general practice and traditional, local ways of working. Healthcare leaders have spoken of a need to remain cognisant of continuity of care, doctor-patient relationships and personalised approaches. At Livi, we agree ...
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CommentTighter reporting requirements could overwhelm hospitals
The medical regulator has issued new standards for doctors — Louella Vaughan argues
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CommentThe forgotten staffing shortages in primary care
Malcolm Harrison writes about the main reasons for the growing shortage of community pharmacists and gives his take on how to avert the deepening crisis
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CommentThe folly of trying to make GPs feel better
The most important review of general practice since the last one is nearing publication. Its author is worried. He shouldn’t be, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentGetting a same-day GP appointment in the UK is relatively easy
A survey of around 19,000 adults over the age of 65 in 2021 asked about their health and care, including how the pandemic had affected their access to services in 11 countries. For the UK, the results are mixed.
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NewsBig rise in delayed GP referrals sparks safety warning
A big rise in GP referrals being deferred because no appointment slots are available, in the wake of the covid pandemic, has sparked concerns that patients are going undiagnosed and missing out on the correct treatment.