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24/7
September 5, 2013
The profession seems split between those who are so relieved to be free of weekend and evening commitments and those who are anxious to provide a service which would please…
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Practice meetings
September 5, 2013
Oh no, not another meeting! More time spent sitting on the hard office chairs. More time away from the `real job`. More time having to cope with the carping of…
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Field of View
August 30, 2013
At last we have confirmation that Professor Steve Field will join CQC to lead the inspection and regulation of primary care medical services. According to CQC, he will – Champion…
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Health-Speak
August 22, 2013
I once wrote a short book containing health advice aimed at the public. My wife acted as proof reader and each chapter was returned with red lines, well, everywhere. The…
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Dealing with Complaints
August 16, 2013
In my experience, the best way to resolve a complaint is quickly. When one of my clients contacts me wanting to make a formal complaint, I respond directly to them,…
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On Reflection
August 16, 2013
There are so many pressures and stresses in General Practice life that the choice of subject for a writer is overwhelming. I asked a friend in general practice today what…
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Pay per prod
August 7, 2013
The public were made aware of a heated debate this week with headlines “Charges to See Your GP”. This was the result of the publication of a survey by Pulse…
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One, One, One or No, No, No!
August 1, 2013
The news is that NHS Direct who had won 11 of the 46 regional contracts for the new 111 service, covering 34% of the population, are struggling and want to…
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