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GPC accuses NHS bosses of swine flu ‘blackmail’
A GP leader has accused SHA managers of using 'emotional blackmail' to force GPs to carry out vaccination of children against swine flu without being given resources to do the job.
06 January 2010
GPs urged to screen for statin-induced muscle damage
GPs should actively screen patients taking statins in order to pick up symptoms of myotoxicity, say primary care researchers.
06 January 2010
Millions wasted on private ops, plans to increase use of generic drugs, and ‘size zero’ risk to teenage girls’ bones.
Our roundup of news headlines on Wednesday 6 January 2010
06 January 2010
Fury over Government plans for generic substitution by pharmacists
The Government has released a list of 40 drugs that are set to be automatically switched to generic versions by pharmacists - even when branded drugs are indicated by a GP on the prescription.
06 January 2010
GPs missing uptake targets as first phase of swine flu vaccination draws to a close
Thousands of GPs across the country appear to have fallen short of uptake targets for the swine flu vaccination campaign, leaving many facing even bigger losses than last year in the next round of the Government’s controversial patient access survey.
05 January 2010
GPs promised software to aid cancer diagnosis
The Department of Health has promised to provide GPs with a simple computer-based tool to help them spot patients with early cancer symptoms.
05 January 2010
Tory NHS manifesto row, GPs urged to prescribe meditation and why running barefoot is best
Our roundup of news headlines on Tuesday 5 January 2010.
05 January 2010
GPs handed hospital medical director roles in integrated care shake-up
A group of GPs are to become medical directors of their local hospital trust in a groundbreaking move designed to create better integration between primary and secondary care.
05 January 2010
GPs back meditation for depression
A new survey has found over 70% of GPs believe meditation techniques recommended by NICE could help patients with mental health problems, but only 1 in 5 are actually able to do so.
05 January 2010
