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GMC to ask why BME doctors face more complaints than white colleagues Subscription
The GMC has announced the launch of its review into why black and minority ethnic doctors are more likely to face fitness-to-practise investigations than their white colleagues.
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GPs secure locum cover for colleagues gradually returning from sick leave Subscription
Exclusive GP practices will be reimbursed for locum cover when doctors are coming back from sick leave on a phased basis, following an NHS England u-turn.
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GPs 'should consider cancer' in patients with upper-normal platelet counts Subscription
GPs should consider cancer in patients with an upper-normal platelet count, a new study has suggested.
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Traffic light system for GP referrals to be implemented after ‘promising’ pilot Subscription
A traffic light system is set to be rolled out across England, which will allow GPs to offer patients quicker routes to treatments by indicating hospital capacity.
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'More than half' of opioid patients found non-drug intervention helpful Subscription
Over half of chronic pain patients on long-term opioid treatment find NPTs such as physiotherapy, massage and yoga helpful, according to a study.
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GPs 'intimidated' into handing over patient data to police Subscription
GP leaders in Kent have called on local police officers to stop 'intimidating' practices into handing over patient records.
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First 36 GP practices sign deals with 'Uber-style' private GP company Subscription
Doctaly, the start-up company pairing NHS GP practices with private fee-paying patients, has signed deals with 36 UK GP practices.
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A quarter of patients did not disclose symptoms to their GP, finds study Subscription
Nearly a quarter of patients did not disclose symptoms to their GP that they had planned on discussing, according to a new study.
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GPs advised not to give phone consultations to travelling patients Subscription
GPs in one area have been advised not to consult with patients over the phone while they are abroad, even just for a short time.
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Government expands £20k GP trainee ‘golden hello’ scheme after 90% take-up Subscription
The Government has increased the scale of this year's GP trainee 'golden hello' scheme, after a promising take-up last year.
