23 June 2021
Practitioners should include their GMC or NMC number in all correspondence. GMC guidance states that it is good practice to have GMC number on all professional correspondence. Radiology requests must have…
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16 June 2021
Para 7.9B.1 of the GMS Contract states: The Contractor must ensure that as a minimum the following number of appointments during core hours for its registered patients are made available per…
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11 June 2021
This new online service to help administer practice payments and GP Pensions is now live. Statements: Practice statements are now accessed via PCSE Online, and will no longer be…
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3 June 2021
This episode features another discussion on a 'performance matters' article from Lincolnshire LMC on prescriptions for patients travelling abroad. We are joined by Dr Kieran Sharrock Medical Director of…
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1 June 2021
Are you CONSTANTLY interrupted at work? Do you worry about forgetting things or losing your train of thought? Are you concerned interruptions could lead to complaints? This weeks 'hot topic'…
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25 May 2021
What constitutes a good medication review? Are you aware of your responsibilities and what is required when undertaking a medication review? This podcast episode is another feature in our 'performance…
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21 May 2021
Please see here for the full report online. At the beginning of the pandemic there were concerns that decisions were being made without involving people or their families, and were…
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21 May 2021
Is your patient still experiencing covid symptoms beyond 12 weeks? Have symptoms been investigated and no alternative diagnosis identified? What is it? A holistic post-covid assessment clinic for patients experiencing…
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18 May 2021
Kicking off season 2 of The Lincolnshire LMC Hot Topics Podcast with a series called 'performance matters' featuring Dr Kieran Sharrock Medical Director of Lincolnshire LMC. This episode of performance…
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13 May 2021
When we think of business continuity planning for our practice, we don’t often consider practice continuity after death, but this is a real consideration for single-handed GPs. It can be…
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13 May 2021
What you need to know: All practices must have a system in place to review, share, and act upon patient safety alerts MHRA and other organisations send practices patient…
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6 May 2021
Are you confident in communicating with patients and their families about the RESPECT form? Would you like some tips on starting the conversation? Do you want to improve your…
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