Maverick
Retired GP Partner
Revealed: 11-hour days, 41 daily contacts and half of GPs working unsafe levels
BBC Panorama 7.30pm "Why can't I get an appointment" cutting edge TV investigative journalism at its best...
Take home messages;
1. GPs average income £92,000.00 p.a.
2. Child dies of ischemic bowel because GP misinterprets telephone messages and does not offer urgent/same day appointment.
3. GPs in deprived areas don't offer enough appointments.
4. 20,000 physios pharmacists and paramedics will save the day.
5.One GP burned out under extreme pressure.
Having watched the documentary I believe that the intended message in the broadcast is that GPs are to blame for not working hard enough. Patients need appointments and GPs are not meeting their demands.
SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT.
SUCH A MISSED OPPORTUNITY.
Conclusion for all GPs...
You're on your own. Think for yourselves.
Whatever you decide, with the wealth of knowledge you carry with you from your own training and experience you can at least look after those close to you.
HMG, NHSE, RCGP, CQC, DHSC, HEE and on and on really don't give a shit.
Stay if you wish.... leave if you can.
Times... they are are a changin'Health minister: ‘EU docs should feel welcomed, supported and encouraged to stay'
Stephen Hammond MP is Minister of State at DHSC... (and a very important man)....
He says " this government is committed to a brighter future for all our health and care professionals" (so we should take heed and be impressed)....
Bollocks...
Our elected government has gone to hell in a hand cart.
I quote Brian... (He's not the Messiah.... he's a very naughty boy!)
"You dont't need to follow me.
"You don't need to follow anybody".
"You've got to think for yourselves".
"You're all individuals".
"You're all different".
....and don't be the dullard who responds "I'm not"...NICE: Treat mild depression in children and young people with digital CBT
Splendid work Claire Murdoch. That'll fix it. Job done.
NHS England invites GP feedback on NHS app as the national roll-out begins
I've sent some constructive feedback to this address but I'm not holding my breath for a response. It'll probably be processed by an app.
NHS England invites GP feedback on NHS app as the national roll-out begins
You can email NHSE with any comments at
england.contactus@nhs.netNHS England invites GP feedback on NHS app as the national roll-out begins
I've just downloaded the app. Useless. If this is the best NHSE can come up with, they should hang their heads in shame. 0/10. Mrs Beeton gives better advice. First published 1861.
Appeals court tells GMC to show 'restraint' as it quashes bid to sanction doctor
Just leave...
Doctors practise in 'a climate of fear' after Bawa-Garba case, says GMC review chair
Just leave...
Royal Colleges urge patients to question GPs over tests and treatments
Somebody's just read "Too many pills" by James Le Fanu. It's worth a look.
GPs should interview relatives when assessing dementia, says NICE
Just get them all to run 5K.... that should do the trick
Sorry but the drugs do work
Latest studies by senior medical academic and public health experts reveal that your best chance of living a long and healthy life of predefined genetic length is achieved by...
1. Choosing your parents wisely.
2 Exposing yourself to all available pathogens in infancy and childhood (eat soil, skin your knees whilst falling out of trees). Parents... ensure your kids walk, run or cycle everywhere. Buy them a dog, make sure they are responsible for it, walk it and clean up after it. Make sure they have the opportunity to make lots of friends.
3. Making sure you and your children are fully vaccinated against comment prevalent infectious pathogens.
4. Assuming every child and adult is healthy if they are well and asymptomatic.
5. Everything is fine in moderation.
6.Let common sense prevail.
7. Only ever seeking medical advice if you are inexplicably ill (excludes coughs, colds, common aches and pains, overindulgence, misbehaviour, lack of regular exercise and poor lifestyle choices).
8.Not agreeing to be screened for anything until you understand the potential benefits and side effects of the process (false positives/false negatives/harm from unnecessary treatment etc).
9. Do not take any medication until you understand the reason(s) for its recommendation, the side effects and potential benefits (if any).
10. If you feel fit and well... usually you are fit and well. Don't ask questions you don't want the answers to..Three million patients claim to have suffered preventable harm in primary care
And your point is...?
Record number of GP trainees recruited, education bosses announce
the record's stuck... sschk....the record's stuck... sschk... the reco
Digital rectal examination for prostate cancer by GPs 'unnecessary', finds study
Then read "This is going to hurt" by Dr Adam Kay followed by "Bad Pharma. How medicine is broken and how we can fix it" by Ben Goldacre. Makes you think...
Digital rectal examination for prostate cancer by GPs 'unnecessary', finds study
Then read "Follies and fallacies in medicine" followed by "The death of humane medicine" both by Petr Skrabanek. Get some perspective....
Digital rectal examination for prostate cancer by GPs 'unnecessary', finds study
Read "Overdiagnosed. Making people sick in the pursuit of health" by Dr H Gilbert Welch.
Jeremy Hunt admits he is ‘struggling to deliver’ 5,000 GPs by 2020
"He who neglects what is done for what ought to be done, sooner effects his ruin than his preservation"
The Prince...Machiavelli.E-consultations resolve ‘40-60%’ of GP consultations without attendance
Following a recent "post" either in comments on news items or views, I've just read "The Death of Humane Medicine" by Petr Skrabanek, and look forward to taking delivery of "Follies and Fallacies in Medicine" tomorrow morning. Thank you to whoever mentioned this visionary (if controversial) Professor of Medicine in their comments....
For those who are unfamiliar with his work (as I was), all I can say is he's well worth a read . Sparky, irreverent, relevant and laugh-out-loud hilarious. If nothing else he puts the day job into perspective.
Thanks againCQC suspends 14,000-patient GP practice over patient safety concerns
Sorry.... Dr Jefferies and Partners. Very popular London Practice now accepting patients.
CQC suspends 14,000-patient GP practice over patient safety concerns
No worries. Staunton Group Practice is just a tad under 11 miles from Dr S Jeffries and Partners. What's the problem?
