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GPs to consult patients using new Government NHS app from 2019 Subscription
The new NHS app could include GP video consultations from next year, according to official documents released by NHS Digital.
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Judge halts plans to change GP walk-in centre into an appointment-only hub Subscription
A judge has halted plans to turn a walk-in service into an appointment-only GP hub in Northamptonshire, after the CCG failed to consult the public.
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Consultants to advise GPs on patients who fail mental health referral criteria Subscription
GPs are set to receive personalised care plans from consultants for patients who do not meet the mental health referral criteria, as part of a new pilot.
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Less than a quarter of GP trainees to stay in full-time clinical work, survey finds Subscription
Less than a quarter of GP trainees plan to practise full-time one year after qualifying, a think tank survey has revealed.
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NICE proposes changes to QOF diabetes indicators to consider patient frailty Subscription
GPs could see different blood pressure and blood sugar level targets for frail and non-frail diabetes patients, if proposed QOF changes go ahead.
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GPs could be forced to switch IT systems under new NHS Digital contract Subscription
GP practices may have to switch systems as NHS Digital embarks on a re-tendering process for patient record IT providers.
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NHS England asks GPs to propose ‘solutions’ to premises problems Subscription
NHS England has launched an open call for GPs to propose solutions to issues concerning GP practice premises.
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Urgent GP cancer referral target missed for the first time ever Subscription
The two-week urgent GP referral target for suspected cancer has been missed for the first time since it came into effect, official figures have revealed.
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BMA calls for specialist police unit to investigate medical manslaughter Subscription
The BMA has called for a national police unit that is dedicated to investigating gross negligence manslaughter cases in healthcare.
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GP at Hand improves health access for migrants and homeless, finds review Subscription
Babylon’s GP at Hand smartphone app ‘advances equality of access to GP services’, an assessment of its impact on patients has found.
