PRIMARY CARE: GPs in Milton Keynes will start an early detection of atrial fibrillation pilot this month by carrying out screening as part of the patient Health Check programme.
The Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group estimates that the scheme could prevent 60 strokes per year.
Acting chief officer Matthew Webb said: “It is believed there are over 1,000 potentially undiagnosed cases of atrial fibrillation.”
24 March
London commissioners have approved proposals to build a new eye hospital and research centre in the north of the city.
An external review has recommended a region should more than double its number of intermediate care staff, with a potential saving of £88m.
The Care Quality Commission’s risk-based inspection regime unfairly disadvantage trusts with more than one hospital site, the boss of a multisite trust has told HSJ.
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PERFORMANCE: A telephone line and email account could be set up for GPs in Milton Keynes to raise concerns on behalf of their patients.
APPOINTMENTS Milton Keynes CCG has appointed two new lay board members.
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