All Royal College of GPs articles – Page 3
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GPs contacting patients about ‘do not resuscitate’ forms
GPs are having end of life conversations with their patients because of concerns over a lack of intensive care beds during the coronavirus crisis.
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Data ‘not sophisticated enough’ to identify all those at high risk from covid-19
Trusts and GPs are being asked to help identify patients at high risk from coronavirus because the NHS’ central data sets are “not sophisticated enough” to track all vulnerable groups, NHS England has said.
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CQC suspends routine inspections amid covid-19 outbreak
The Care Quality Commission has suspended its routine inspections due to the coronavirus outbreak following pressure from system leaders and NHS bosses, HSJ understands.
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‘Number 10 backs’ real-time patient experience measures
GP contract update: Concerns have been raised about plans in the new GP contract for an “as close to real-time as possible” measure of patient experience in general practice, said to have been propelled by Boris Johnson’s number 10.
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Up to 100,000 on antipsychotics with no review
A national strategy is needed to tackle health risks linked to antipsychotic drugs because current policy is letting tens of thousands of people fall through the gaps, commissioners in London are warning.
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Expert Briefing
A PCN storm
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by primary care correspondent, Jack Serle.
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New GP network rules face rewrite as criticism mounts
NHS England looks likely to row back quickly on its proposed requirements on GPs and primary care networks, after a deluge of strong opposition from GPs and others.
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Comment
Why primary care transformation is key to reducing CVD
The rising incidence of cardiovascular disease means its early detection and improved prevention should be the primary care sector’s top priority argues Dr Matt Kearney
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Expert Briefing
A dance to the music of winter
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing is our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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Children’s flu programme back on track after delays
Officials have restarted the distribution of a Flu vaccine for one million children following “concerning delays”.
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Health and care world backs far-reaching NHS legislation
Patient, staff and NHS groups have joined with NHS England to ask government to put forward an “NHS integrated care bill”, which would scrap big chunks of the last major piece of health legislation.
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Woman’s sepsis death linked to 111 after red flags not recognised
A 73-year-old woman died after the NHS 111 helpline failed to recognise her symptoms as a sign of sepsis, in the latest death linked to the Pathways system.
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GPs snub partnerships for locum and salaried roles
The number of GPs opting to work as salaried employees or locums rather than taking on partner roles is continuing to rise, according to the latest NHS workforce data.
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All hospitals and GPs to get fibre optic broadband
Fibre optic broadband will soon be rolled out across all GP practices and hospitals, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.
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Health leaders call on prime minister to prevent 'no-deal' Brexit
Health leaders, including a former NHS chief executive, have signed a letter calling on the prime minister to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
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Comment
The changing landscape of veteran healthcare
The last 15 years have seen increased survivability of military casualties but veterans and healthcare professionals are sometimes unsure what support is available to them. Shehan Hettiaratchy offers some clarity
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Exclusive: Hancock says his endorsement of GP at Hand helped competitors
Matt Hancock has told NHS IT suppliers his endorsement of GP at Hand has helped its competitors, even as he faces fresh criticism for supporting the digital GP practice.
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Exclusive: GP chief inspector to leave CQC
The chief inspector of general practice for the Care Quality Commission is set to step down from his post in March, HSJ has learned.
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Expert Briefing
The Download: Matt Hancock and the disruptors
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and what impact they are having on delivering health services. Contact Ben Heather in confidence here.