GP commissioners must not ignore specialist advice, surgeons warn

By Simon Lewis2010-10-04T15:41:00

GPs must work with surgeons on commissioning, college warns

GP consortia could struggle to commission specialist services such as surgery if they fail to consult with colleagues in the acute sector, the Royal College of Surgeons of England has warned.

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