28 October 2023
Soon after the next SystmOne maintenance release, when receiving a GP2GP record from an EMIS practice (and sending to) where entries within the GP record have been marked as ‘do…
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28 October 2023
NEC have established a weekly scan-on-demand service for the practices for whom they store paper medical records. All practices involved should now be using this service. Records are requested electronically…
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1 October 2023
A communication was recently sent to practices dated 13 September requesting GPs provide Biobank UK with access to consented patient data, the BMA was listed as endorsing the programme. The…
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10 September 2023
Since October 2021, patients’ blood and organ donation preferences are no longer being processed through GP practices. If your practice is using an old patient registration form, it is important…
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31 August 2023
Requirements for Registered Managers Current requirements and guidance are can be found on the CQC's website. The application form covers the following areas: Introduction Criminal record checks References The application form…
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31 August 2023
The Caldicott principles and guardian roles explained The National Data Guardian (NDG) plays a crucial role in maintaining the confidentiality of health and social care services. Caldicott guardians oversee the…
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23 August 2023
Automatic Access for Parents, family members or Carers. All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent - known as ‘parental responsibility’. Someone with parental responsibility…
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15 August 2023
Medical practitioners: guidance on completing cremation forms The most frequently occurring errors in completing these forms are: Failure to complete all questions in full Deletion of questions Incorrect completion of…
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9 August 2023
From 1 July 2023, the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner changed from NHS England to NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. All…
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9 August 2023
The website will help Practices and patients to access the right hospital team. Note: the teams do not belong to a particular hospital site. Phone lines are open from Monday…
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8 August 2023
Introduction In the world of General Practice, financial governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring an efficient and viable service to your patients. The recent case of Jacqueline Rodger, a…
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27 July 2023
Self-service password reset is now available for your NHSmail account. How does this impact me? This means you can reset your password at any time without contacting local IT support…
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